Kantara Chapter 1 is directed by and starring Rishab Shetty. The film, set to release on October 2, explores the Bhuta Kola ritual and Karnataka's unique mythology.

The first single from the upcoming Kannada film Kantara: Chapter 1, Brahmakalasha, was released by the makers on social media on Saturday. The Rishab Shetty-led mythical action drama is all set to hit theatres on October 2. Brahmakalasha, which radiates divinity and tradition, has already clocked 287,523 views at the time of writing.
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Kantara: Chapter 1 is one of the biggest films coming from the Kannada film industry and is gearing up for release on October 2. Ahead of this, the first single, Brahmakalasha, is out. Composed by B Ajaneesh Loknath and voiced by Abby V, the song has a traditional and devotional angle, which takes the audience into the world of Kantara. Shasiraj Kavoor is the lyricist. The song talks about the power of the Hindu deity Shiva and reflects the strength, devotion, and emotional connection.
Fans of Kantara have been giving a positive reception for the song, with some calling it 'slow poison'. Netizens are quite impressed with the devotional song which has eased them into the world of Kantara that blends folklore, myth and tradition to tell a story of the roots and history.
Kantara: Chapter 1 is helmed by Rishab Shetty, who is also starring in the lead role. Set for October 2 release, the advance bookings have shown a steady upward trendan . Paid premieres are also expected to take place the night before. Kantara: Chapter 1 also features new cast members introduced to the world of Kantara, including Rukmini Vasanth as Kanakavathi and Gulshan Devaiah as Kulashekara.
The film will delve into the story of the Bhuta Kola ritual, and explore the mythological lore unique to Karnataka, serving as a prequel to the 2022 film Kantara. The first part won Rishab Shetty the Best Actor Award at the 70th National Film Awards, along with the Best Popular Film Award
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 will be in theatres across the world from October 2, 2025. Subsequently, it will head to Amazon Prime Video on October 30, 2025.
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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