The much-awaited prequel to Kantara, titled Kantara: Chapter 1, is already creating waves in the industry even before its release. Directed by Rishab Shetty and produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda under Hombale Films, the film has been mounted on an unprecedented scale, giving an never-seen-before look into the mythological roots of the Bhuta Kola tradition from coastal Karnataka.
Kantara: Chapter 1 bag huge OTT deal
According to a Pinkvilla report, the film’s digital rights have been sold to Amazon Prime Video for a staggering Rs 125 crore. This deal makes it one of the highest ever for a Kannada-origin film, second only to the pan-India blockbuster KGF 2.
The website quoted a source as saying, “Amazon Prime has bagged the post-theatrical streaming rights of Kantara: Chapter 1 for a hefty sum of Rs 125 crore. It’s among the highest of all time for a film of Kannada origin, certainly the second best after KGF 2. The platform has bagged all language streaming rights.” The source further revealed that the team is going all out with the post-production process and 20 VFX studios from all across the world are working to deliver a global product to fans of the franchise.
Kantara: Chapter 1 trailer and release date
The film is slated for a grand theatrical release on October 2, 2025, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. To build anticipation, the theatrical trailer is expected to arrive around September 20. “The work is going on in full swing for on the theatrical trailer of Kantara: Chapter 1. The idea is to create the noise with a single asset, and continue the momentum towards the theatrical release on Gandhi Jayanti. The film will see a North India release by Anil Thadani under his banner AA Films,” the same source explained.
With its massive scale, previous film’s unprecedented success and now a record-breaking digital deal, Kantara: Chapter 1 is making all the right noises.