On Rishab Shetty’s birthday, Hombale Films unveiled a striking new poster and announced that Kantara: Chapter 1 has wrapped shooting. The much-awaited prequel, featuring massive war sequences and promising to deepen the film’s legend, will release worldwide on October 2, 2025
Kantara: Chapter 1 poster
With the release of Kantara in 2022, a new dynamic was introduced to Indian cinema. Emerging as the biggest sleeper hit of the year, the film set new benchmarks for success and dominated the box office, becoming one of the biggest pan-India films. Produced by Hombale Films—India’s leading production house known for delivering blockbusters like KGF, Kantara, and Salaar—the film laid a strong foundation for its upcoming prequel. Kantara: Chapter 1, the much-awaited origin story of the global blockbuster, is now one of the most anticipated films of the year.
New poster of Kantara feat Rishab Shetty
The first poster featuring Rishab Shetty in a never-seen-before thrilling avatar had already created a stir among audiences. Now, the makers have released a new poster and announced the completion of the shoot to mark Rishab’s birthday.
Yes, a prequel to the masterpiece that moved millions, Kantara: Chapter 1, has officially wrapped its shoot. The newly released poster has only intensified the excitement, making it the perfect birthday gift for Rishab Shetty and his fans. Kantara: Chapter 1 will take us back to the origins of the legend that captivated millions. Get ready to witness the rise before the roar.
The makers took to their social media to share the striking new poster and wrote, Where legends are born and the roar of the wild echoes...
#Kantara – A prequel to the masterpiece that moved millions. Wishing the trailblazing force behind the legend, @rishabshettyofficial, a divine and glorious birthday. The much-awaited prequel to the divine cinematic phenomenon... #KantaraChapter1 roars into cinemas worldwide on October 2nd, 2025.
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More about Kantara: Chapter 1
As the makers have announced the release date and unveiled the new poster, excitement surrounding Kantara: Chapter 1 has multiplied. With Hombale Films’ vision, Rishab Shetty’s dedication, and the legacy of the first chapter, the film is on its way to becoming yet another cinematic milestone.
Hombale Films is leaving no stone unturned in taking the legacy of this 2022 masterpiece forward. The makers have curated an extensive war sequence for Kantara: Chapter 1 with national and international specialists, hiring over 500 skilled fighters and featuring 3,000 people. They shot this sequence in an entire town spanning 25 acres, situated on the rugged terrain of the state, over 45–50 days—making it one of the biggest sequences in the history of Indian cinema.
While Hombale Films continues to win audiences’ hearts, they also have an exciting lineup of films, including Kantara: Chapter 1, releasing on October 2, 2025, Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam, and many more.
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