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Kantara: Chapter 1 Wraps Shooting as Warrior Poster Confirms October Release

Post-production has begun after filming wrapped, with safety reviews underway by authorities.

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Rishab Shetty seems to play a warrior in Kantara: Chapter 1, which he also directs.
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Overview

  • Hombale Films announced on Rishab Shetty’s birthday that shooting is complete and the prequel will premiere worldwide on October 2, 2025.
  • The new poster, depicting Shetty in tribal warrior attire wielding an axe and shield against a fiery backdrop, marks the first clear promotional look.
  • Regulatory authorities are conducting safety investigations into recent on-set incidents, including a capsized boat, though producers say no one was hurt.
  • Filming featured an epic war sequence shot over 45–50 days on a 25-acre set with more than 500 trained fighters and 3,000 extras.
  • Rishab Shetty’s fee for the prequel reportedly rose to Rs 100 crore—a 2400% increase over the original—with a profit-sharing deal reflecting the franchise’s commercial weight.