Overview

• The prequel opens worldwide on Oct. 2 in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali and English.
• Shetty describes juggling acting and directing during large-scale action, with three stunt teams coordinating battles and heightened attention to safety.
• The team consulted professors and historians to visualize period palaces, ports, trade and rituals for the coastal Karnataka setting.
• Music remains central with composer B. Ajaneesh Loknath, and Shetty confirms Chapter 1 features new songs.
• The trailer drew 100 million-plus views in 24 hours, according to the makers, and Shetty visited Kollur Mookambika Temple with his wife after the launch.