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Kantara: Chapter 1 Builds Momentum for Oct. 2 With First Song, Strong Pre‑Sales, Jr NTR Event

Early pre‑sales plus a star‑led Hyderabad event signal momentum heading into the October 2 release.

Overview

  • The first track, Brahmakalsha, has been released, composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath and sung by Abby V as a devotional piece tied to the film’s themes.
  • Early estimates on day one of advance booking reported 47,210 tickets and about Rs 4.11 crore across languages, with separate reports noting rapid sellouts and strong Karnataka demand.
  • Jr NTR is confirmed as chief guest for the September 28 pre‑release event in Hyderabad, adding star power to the promotional push.
  • The trailer drew exceptional engagement, topping 107 million views within 24 hours and being cited as the most shared in a single day by industry outlets.
  • CBFC certification required removing an obscene hand gesture and adding a narcotics warning ticker, and producers have disputed AICWA’s claim that a junior artist died during on‑set filming.