Kantara: Chapter 1: Telugu rights of the Rishab Shetty starrer bagged for a whopping ₹100 crore

Kantara: Chapter 1is one of the most awaited films. Post the success of Kantara, the Rishab Shetty starrer will release in a record number of screens in Telugu states.

Kantara Chapter 1 Telugu rights

Kantara was a smash hit in Telugu, and this created a massive craze for actor-director Rishab Shetty. Well, all eyes are now on Kantara: Chapter 1 which is currently busy with its post-production. Slated to hit the screens on October 2, 2025, there is solid hype for this film in Telugu, and it will have a massive release in the Telugu states.

Kantara: Chapter 1 grabs terrific theatrical rights in Telugu

For the last few days, there has been a fight between a few leading Telugu producers to bag the theatrical rights to the film. One of the sources close to the unit revealed to us that the theatrical rights have been bagged by a noted producer for a whopping ₹100 crore.

The Telangana rights have been sold for ₹40 crore, and the Andhra rights fetched ₹45 crore. On the other hand, the Vizag region's rights were sold for ₹15 crore. This is the highest ever for a Kannada-dubbed film in Telugu to date and shows how eagerly the film is being awaited.

The reason the rights were sold for such a high price is that Rishab Shetty has signed a few Telugu films and will next be seen in Jai Hanuman and a film with Ashwin Gangaraju as the director. His performance in Kantara left everyone awestruck and made him a massive star overnight.

Kantara: Chapter 1 is one of the most-awaited films

Rishab has written and directed Kantara: Chapter 1, which also has Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead, and she too has a solid following in Telugu. Made on a budget of ₹125 crore, the fantasy drama is being produced by Hombale Films, which has delivered back-to-back hits recently.

Not only in Telugu, but Kantara: Chapter 1’s rights in other languages are also being sold for record prices. The makers will soon kick-start promotions and have planned extensive events in the Telugu states in the days to come. Stay tuned for more updates.

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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 is expected to hit theatres on October 2, 2025. Chapter 1 is the prequel of the original film and is supposedly an exploration of the origin of the Panjurli Daiva, among others.

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.

Q. Who is the female lead in Kantara: Chapter 1?

A. Ruknini Vasanth plays the female lead in this film.

Q. Will Kantara: Chapter 1 release in Telugu?

A. Yes, it will have a wide release in Telugu

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