Kantara Chapter 1 on OTT: Makers confirm 8-week window for Hindi version; tentative release date’s here

Kantara Chapter 1 on OTT: Kantara Chapter 1 will be on OTT in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam on October 31. The Hindi version will follow shortly

Rishab Shetty in Kantara Chapter 1 

The highest grosser of 2025, Kantara Chapter 1 is headed to OTT in only 4 weeks since its theatrical release. The Rishab Shetty led Kantara prequel’s OTT partner was officially announced way back in early 2024, when shooting for the film had just begun. Amazon Prime Video had picked up the rights, but at the time, it was not clear if it was an exclusive deal or if multiple platforms would host the film, like the 2022 film. When the film released on October 2, the title credits, though, stated that Prime Video was, indeed, the exclusive streaming partner.

Kantara Chapter 1 Hindi version also headed to Prime Video

However, the film’s OTT release is happening in a phased manner. On October 31, the Kannada original and the Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam versions will be on Prime Video. Since Hindi films have an 8-week mandated window, this version will not be available now. The production house of Kantara Chapter 1 has now confirmed that the Hindi version will follow the 8-week mandate. As such, Kantara Chapter 1 can be expected on the platform around November 27, 2025, we reckon.

The 2022 original Kantara’s Hindi version is on Netflix, with only the south versions on Prime Video. It has been reported that Netflix had floated a bid for Kantara Chapter 1, but was outbid by Prime Video, which, according to unconfirmed reports paid Rs 125 cr for the streaming rights. Between the OTT and satellite rights, Kantara Chapter 1 is said to have recovered more than its production budget. So, it’s Rs 711 worldwide net so far is bonus.

Also read: Kantara Chapter 1 is the most-watched film of 2025 with over 3 crore recorded footfalls

Despite Kantara Chapter 1’s good theatrical showing, there’s also buzz that the film maybe a loss-making venture for distributors in some markets. It was said that the Telugu rights, for instance, went for a whopping Rs 80-100 cr, which would have to be doubled in returns for break-even. However, the Telugu version has only managed to gross a little over Rs 100 cr. The distribution amounts for the other markets have not been made public. Also, in Karnataka, the gross figures are under a cloud of doubt, as the producers are still fighting the government over a ticket price cap that had been introduced. This had been stayed before the release of the film, but should it be reinstated, the makers are looking at forfeiting a sizeable chunk of the Rs 200 cr + gross from the state.

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Also read: Kantara Chapter 1 movie review: Rishab Shetty goes all out in grand but bland sequel

FAQs

Q. Are Kantara and Kantara: Chapter 1 the same?

A. No, they are separate films in the same franchise, both written and directed by Rishab Shetty. Kantara released in 2022, while Kantara: Chapter 1 hit theatres on October 2, 2025. Chapter 1 is the prequel of the original film and explores the origins of daivaradhane in the Tulunadu region.

Q. What is the run-time of Kantara Chapter 1?

A. Kantara Chapter is 2 hours and 47 minutes in total run-time.

Q. Where can one watch Kantara Chapter 1?

A. Kantara Chapter 1 hit theatres across the world on October 2, 2025. Subsequently, it will head to Amazon Prime Video on October 31, 2025, in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. The Hindi version is expected after 8 weeks, around November 27. An official announcement is expected soon.

Q. Whose avatar is Panjurli Daiva?

A. Panjurli Daiva is considered an avatar of Lord Vishnu in his Varaha incarnation. Panjurli, according to folklore, was a wild boar, who was slain by Lord Shiva and then revived to become a divine protector.

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