Sharing the milestone, the actor-director Rishab Shetty released a behind the scenes video of the making.
Published Jul 21, 2025 | 5:14 PM ⚊ Updated Jul 21, 2025 | 5:14 PM
'Kantara Chapter 1' shoot wrapped (X)
Rishab Shetty’s magnum opus Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 has wrapped up 250-day shoot. The prequel to the 2022 hit is all set to hit the screens on 2 October 2025.
Sharing the milestone, the actor-director released a behind the scenes video of the making.
Sharing the link, he wrote on X: “Wrap Up… The Journey Begins. Presenting #WorldOfKantara ~ A Glimpse into the making. Head to Settings -> Audio Track -> Select your language of choice.”
He further added, “#KantaraChapter1 has been a divine journey, deeply rooted in our culture, brought to life with unwavering dedication, relentless hard work, and incredible team spirit. Can’t wait to see you all in theatres on October 2nd, as this legendary tale unfolds on big screens worldwide.”
Wrap Up… The Journey Begins ❤️🔥
Presenting #WorldOfKantara ~ A Glimpse into the making.
Head to Settings -> Audio Track -> Select your language of choice. pic.twitter.com/27eBzOpFrp
— Rishab Shetty (@shetty_rishab) July 21, 2025
The teaser released earlier showcases Rishab Shetty in a captivating Aghori avatar, embodying a distinct form of God Shiva’s avatar.
The film, while focusing on the traditions and customs of coastal Karnataka, including “Daiva“, “Bhoota Aradhane“, and the folk sport of Kambala, deals with the conflict between humans and nature.
Produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner of Hombale Films, Kantara – A Legend Chapter 1 is being made on a grander scale.
The technical team of Kantara are continuing working on the prequel too. Music will be composed by Ajaneesh Loknath and Aravind Kashyap will handle the cinematography.
Kantara -A Legend Chapter 1 will be released in multiple languages, including Kannada, English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Bengali.
It is touted as one of the most anticipated prequels in the history of Indian cinema.
