Kantara Chapter 1 Trailer: Rishab Shetty Promises a Grittier Look at the Mythical World

Rishab Shetty’s highly anticipated prequel to the blockbuster Kantara delves into the dark origins of the Daiva Kola tradition. The trailer, which introduces the protagonist’s ancestors and a new conflict, promises a grittier and more epic look at the legend.

September 22, 2025: Following the sensational success of his 2022 film Kantara, filmmaker and actor Rishab Shetty has unveiled the trailer for its highly anticipated prequel, Kantara: A Legend—Chapter 1. The trailer was launched on Monday by a lineup of major stars, including Hrithik Roshan, Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Sivakarthikeyan, signaling its status as a major pan-India release.

The two-minute-53-second trailer delves into the origins of the Daiva Kola tradition, a folklore element central to the first film. The narrative is set centuries ago and follows a young tribal warrior (played by Rishab Shetty) who takes on a tyrannical king (Gulshan Devaiah) to protect his people. The trailer culminates in a stunning visual of Rishab’s character seemingly becoming possessed by the divine spirit for the first time, a moment that has sent shivers down the spine of fans.

Produced by Hombale Films, the film is a huge jump in scale from its predecessor, reportedly made with a budget of ₹125 crore. The production involved a grand war sequence filmed over 50 days with 3,000 cast members. B. Ajaneesh Loknath returns as the music composer. Scheduled for a worldwide release on October 2, the film will be released in seven languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, and English.

The trailer’s launch has been met with a massive outpouring of praise on social media, with fans expressing goosebumps and high expectations for the film to become another box office monster.