Following the massive impact of Kantara, Rishab Shetty returns with Kantara Chapter 1, a mythic origin tale poised to captivate audiences anew on October 2, 2025. The film’s shoot is complete, and post-production is underway.

Rukmini Vasanth, playing a key role as Kanakavathi, features in a stunning first look poster released today. Her regal appearance suggests she might portray a princess.

Set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka, the film delves into the Bhuta Kola ritual and mythological tales of sacred land protectors. With melodies crafted by Ajaneesh Lokanath and the backing of Hombale Films, the movie pulses with a rhythm uniquely its own.

Introducing @rukminitweets as ‘KANAKAVATHI’ from the world of #KantaraChapter1.

ಕನಕವತಿಯ ಪರಿಚಯ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಮುಂದೆ.
कनकवती का परिचय आपके लिए.
కనకవతి ని మీకు పరిచయం చేస్తున్నాం.
கனகாவதியை பற்றிய அறிமுகம் உங்கள் முன் உள்ளது.
കനകാവതിയുടെ ആമുഖം നിങ്ങൾക്കുമുമ്പിൽ.
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— Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) August 8, 2025