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Kantara: Chapter 1 is confirmed for release on October 2, 2025, despite rumors of delays. Hombale Films assured fans with a confident post, dispelling any doubts. For all the Kantara fans eagerly waiting for the epic prequel—breathe easy! The makers have officially shut down rumours of any delays, confirming that Kantara: Chapter 1 is locked and loaded for its grand release on October 2, 2025.
Following the viral meme trend speculating a delay, Hombale Films set the record straight with a confident post saying, “???????? doubts. ???????? delays 🙂 The legendary saga, #KantaraChapter1 unfolds on October 2nd, 2025." Take a look: Rishab Shetty, the mastermind behind the 2022 blockbuster, has gone all out for this one.
The film features an insane war sequence crafted by both national and international specialists. Over 500 skilled fighters, a massive cast of 3,000 people, and unparalleled action choreography—this battle is set to be one of the biggest ever seen in Indian cinema. “Hombale Films is going all out for Kantara: Chapter 1, bringing together over 500 skilled fighters to create a war sequence like never before.
With experts in action choreography leading the way, this promises to be a cinematic spectacle of epic proportions," ANI had reported earlier. Shetty himself has put in months of blood, sweat, and training, mastering horse riding, Kalari, and sword fighting to bring this epic to life. And the shoot location? A massive 25-acre town built in the mountains of Karnataka, with filming scheduled for a whopping 45-50 days! Kantara: Chapter 1 is set in the Kadamba period in Karnataka.
The Kadambas were significant rulers of parts of Karnataka and played a major role in shaping the architecture and culture of the region. That period was known to be a Golden Period of Indian History. Rishab Shetty is not just playing the lead in Kantara but is also directing it.
It was in 2023 that Shetty announced that what the audiences saw was actually part 2 and therefore what will be released next will be Kantara’s prequel..
