Hombale Films have finally unveiled the much-awaited first look of Bollywood actor Gulshan Devaiah, who steps into the role of Kulashekara. (Image: Instagram)
Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, the film is an ambitious prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara. Rishab Shetty will also reprise his role as central character. (Image: Instagram)
South Diva Rukmini Vasanth has also joined the cast. (Image: Instagram)
Kantara Chapter 1 promises to expand the universe of original film with a fresh narrative. (Image: Instagram)
The film is expected to be a visual spectacle, backed by the powerful cinematic vision of Arvind S. Kashyap as cinematographer and the evocative music of B. Ajaneesh Loknath, whose compositions in the first film left audiences spellbound. (Image: Instagram)
While the first installment redefined rooted storytelling with its seamless blend of folklore, spirituality, and human emotion, the prequel aims to dive deeper into the origins of its mythos, adding layers of intensity and emotional depth. (Image: Instagram)
Produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner of Hombale Films, the project carries the hallmark of high-quality filmmaking that the production house has become synonymous with in recent years. (Image: Instagram)
The film is slated for a grand worldwide release on October 2, 2025, across multiple languages including Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, and English. (Image: Instagram)
