The makers of Kantara: Chapter 1 have officially announced that the film’s trailer will release on September 22 at 12:45 PM IST, building anticipation for one of the most awaited mythological dramas of the year.
Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, the film is a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, and explores the origins of Daiva Kola traditions during the Kadamba dynasty in 300 CE.
What to Expect from the Trailer
The trailer is expected to offer a glimpse into the mystical and spiritual world of Kantara, blending folklore, ritual, and raw emotion. Rishab Shetty returns as a Naga Sadhu, a warrior-mystic navigating the divine and mortal realms. With Ajaneesh Loknath composing the score and Arvind Kashyap behind the lens, the visuals and soundscape promise to be haunting and immersive.
Scale and Spectacle
Kantara: Chapter 1 reportedly features one of the largest war sequences ever filmed in Indian cinema, involving over 3,000 participants and 500 trained fighters. Shot in the dense forests of Banavasi, the film aims to capture the spiritual intensity and historical depth of ancient Karnataka.
Pan-India Release and Global Reach
Produced by Hombale Films, the movie will release in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, and English, making it a true pan-India offering. The film is also expected to have a strong global rollout, with OTT rights already secured by a major streaming platform.
With its trailer set to launch on September 22, Kantara: Chapter 1 is gearing up to reignite the magic of its predecessor while diving deeper into the spiritual and cultural roots of its universe
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