The much-anticipated trailer for Rishab Shetty’s upcoming film, Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1, was released on Monday, offering audiences a deeper look into the folklore that inspired the 2022 hit Kantara.
The film stars Rishab Shetty, Gulshan Devaiah, and Rukmini Vasanth, and marks Shetty’s return as both lead actor and director.
Trailer Highlights
The trailer begins with a young Shiva questioning the mysterious disappearance of his father during a Daiva Kola/Bhuta Kola ritual deep in the forest. Through ancestral stories, Shiva learns of his forebears’ resilience against oppression, aided by divine intervention.
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Gulshan Devaiah plays a formidable and ruthless prince.
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Rukmini Vasanth portrays a princess whose romance with Shiva’s ancestor threatens the established power structure.
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The climax of the trailer hints at Rishab Shetty’s character being possessed by the Daiva Kola for the first time, setting the tone for the prequel’s exploration of mysticism and folklore.
About the Film
Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 is produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda under Hombale Films, with B Ajaneesh Loknath returning as the music composer. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release on October 2, 2025, and will be available in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, and English. Following its predecessor, the prequel delves into traditions rooted in Daiva Kola/Bhuta Kola, combining folklore with cinematic spectacle.
