Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 is set in the Kadamba period in Karnataka.
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 will hit theatres on October 2, 2025.
When Kantara hit theatres in 2022, it proved to be one of the biggest hits of the year. Rooted in the heartlands of India, Rishab Shetty’s film captivated audiences worldwide by showcasing Indian culture in an enthralling and unprecedented manner. While audiences are eagerly waiting for Kantara: Chapter 1, it has now been revealed that Shetty is also preparing extensively for a war sequence in the film. Reportedly, he has learned horse riding and sword fighting over the months to shoot for this war sequence.
According to a source close to the production, “Actor Rishab Shetty underwent several months of preparation for a war sequence in Kantara: Chapter 1, which he is currently shooting. The war sequence includes horse riding, Kalaripayattu, and sword fighting, all of which the actor has learned.”
Kantara: Chapter 1 is set in the Kadamba period in Karnataka. The Kadambas were significant rulers of parts of Karnataka and played a major role in shaping the architecture and culture of the region. That period was known to be a Golden Period of Indian History.
Rishab Shetty is not just playing the lead in Kantara but is also directing it. It was in 2023 that Shetty announced that what the audiences saw was actually part 2 and therefore what will be released next will be Kantara’s prequel.
“We are very pleased and thankful to the audience who had shown immense love and support to Kantara and taking the journey ahead, with the blessing of almighty Daiva the film has successfully completed 100 days and I would like to take this opportunity to announce the prequel of Kantara. What you have seen is actually Part 2, Part 1 will come next year,” he had said.
Kantara: Chapter 1 will hit theatres on October 2, 2025.
