Fans of the Kantara universe were in for a divine surprise on Rishab Shetty’s birthday as the makers of Kantara: Chapter 1 dropped a fierce new poster. This much awaited prequel promises to once again bring out the spiritual energy and cultural depth that made 2022’s ‘Kantara’ a blockbuster.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Hombale Films wrote, “Where legends are born and the roar of the wild echoes… #Kantara – A prequel to the masterpiece that moved millions. Wishing the trailblazing force behind the legend, @shetty_rishab, a divine and glorious birthday. The much-awaited prequel to the divine cinematic phenomenon… #KantaraChapter1 roars into cinemas worldwide on October 2nd, 2025. ದಂತಕಥೆಯ ಮುನ್ನುಡಿ… ಆ ನುಡಿಗೊಂದು ಪರಿಚಯ… ಮನದಾಳದ ಕಥೆಗೆ ಮತ್ತೊಮ್ಮೆ ಸ್ವಾಗತ.”
The poster features Rishab Shetty in a martial pose, wielding a battle axe and shield, Dressed in tribal warrior attire and surrounded by a blazing ring of fire.
Take a look:
Where legends are born and the roar of the wild echoes… 🔥#Kantara – A prequel to the masterpiece that moved millions.
Wishing the trailblazing force behind the legend, @shetty_rishab a divine and glorious birthday.
The much-awaited prequel to the divine cinematic… pic.twitter.com/0dTSh2lZ4k
— Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) July 7, 2025
The newly released poster of Kantara: Chapter 1 created a storm online as fans flooded the comment sections with excitement. Fans hailed the poster as “Damn biggest opener” and “What a poster”, another wrote, “It’s time to roar”, another viral comment summed up the sentiment, “The roar of the wild and the depth of folklore promise another cinematic phenomenon”
More About Kantara Chapter 1
A prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, is directed by and stars Rishab Shetty. It is a period drama set during the reign of the Kadamba dynasty of Banavasi. The film also features Jayaram, Kishore, Jayasurya, and Jisshu Sengupta and is scheduled to hit the theaters on October 2, 2025.
Produced by Hombale Films, the banner behind blockbusters like KGF and Salaar, the prequel is expected to be another cinematic milestone.