The release of Kantara in 2022 created a success phenomenon of its own, setting a new benchmark in the entertainment industry. Emerging as the biggest blockbuster, the film changed the landscape of storytelling with its compelling narrative rooted in the heartlands of India. This has laid the perfect foundation for Kantara: Chapter 1, which is the most Awaited biggest film of the year. The film is one of the most ambitious Indian projects currently in the making.
With the release of the film’s posters, audiences were given a brief glimpse into its enthralling world, featuring Rishab Shetty’s striking transformation. As excitement continues to build, the makers have urged fans to avoid speculation and refrain from believing unverified updates about the film.
Amidst growing anticipation for more updates on Kantara: Chapter 1, several unverified reports have been circulating. Addressing this, the makers have reiterated their request for audiences to rely only on official sources and not fall for any unofficial information. They have assured fans that the film is progressing smoothly as planned, and the wait will undoubtedly be worthwhile.
Taking to social media, the makers wrote,
“We’re right on track, and everything is progressing as planned.
#KantaraChapter1 will release in theatres worldwide on October 2, 2025.
Trust us, it’ll be worth the wait.
We kindly urge everyone to avoid speculation and refrain from sharing unverified updates.
We’re right on track, and everything is progressing as planned.#KantaraChapter1 will release in theatres worldwide on October 2, 2025.
Trust us, it’ll be worth the wait.
We kindly urge everyone to avoid speculation and refrain from sharing unverified updates.
ಕಾಂತಾರದ ದರ್ಶನ…
— Kantara – A Legend (@KantaraFilm) May 22, 2025
Moreover, Kantara: Chapter 1 has finally entered its final leg of shooting. Hombale Films left no stone unturned in taking the legacy of this 2022 masterpiece forward. They have been shooting the film as one of the biggest films ever made. Kantara makers curated an extensive war sequence for Kantara: Chapter-1 which was crafted by national and international specialists. They hired over 500 skilled fighters for the sequence curating a never seen before fight sequence with action choreography that is at par if not better than the best of the best. This power-packed sequence featured 3000 people, making it one of the biggest sequences in the history of Indian Cinema.
A sequence of this size required extreme prep. and so actor-director Rishab Shetty underwent a 3- month long and extensive training where he mastered the art of horse riding, Kalaripayattu and sword fighting. Rishab poured in his entire blood, sweat and efforts in doing justice to the magnanimous war sequence.
To shoot this massive sequence the makers identified a very unusual real location in the mountains of Karnataka. Hombale films had shot this sequence in an entire town spanning 25 acres situated on the terrains of the state for around 45 – 50 days.