Rishab Shetty's Kantara- Chapter 1: Watch The First Teaser Here

Rishab Shetty's Kantara made a significant impact in 2022, captivating audiences with its profound and heartfelt narrative rooted in the southern coastal region of India. The creators of Kantara had previously teased fans with news about the prequel. Now, On November 27, Rishab Shetty went on social media to unveil the teaser of Kantara A Legend - Chapter 1, serving as a prequel to the initial movie in the series.

In the teaser's opening, Shetty queries the audience about perceiving the 'light' aiding in glimpsing into both the 'past and future.' His character, Shiva, gazes at the moon before his introduction in a distinct appearance.

Kantara A Legend - Chapter 1 Teaser

Shetty portrays at least three varied looks in Kantara, notably the beloved portrayal of Panjuluri Deva in makeup. The prequel's teaser presents him in a fresh appearance, featuring long hair, a toned physique, and wielding a trishool.

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On their X platform, Hombale Films, the film's creators, had shared the specifics of the prequel's first poster, revealing both its title and name: Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1. The post read, "Step into the sacred echoes of the past, where divinity weaves through every frame. Stay enchanted for a glimpse into the unseen! IT'S NOT JUST LIGHT, IT'S A DARSHANA #KantaraChapter1 First Look on Nov 27th at 12:25 PM. @shetty_rishab @VKiragandur @hombalefilms @HombaleGroup @AJANEESHB @KantaraFilm."

The post displayed an image featuring the silhouette of the sun against a vivid red background. Its accompanying tagline read, 'It's not just light, its a darshana.' Rishab Shetty has helmed the prequel, serving as both writer and director.

ಪ್ರತಿ ಕ್ಷಣವೂ ದೈವಿಕ ಸ್ಪರ್ಶವನ್ನು ಅನುಭವಿಸುವ ಜತೆ ಇತಿಹಾಸದ ನಿಗೂಢ ಸತ್ಯವನ್ನು ಅನ್ವೇಷಿಸಿ. ಹಿಂದೆಂದಿಗೂ ನೋಡದ ವಿಸ್ಮಯವನ್ನು ಕಣ್ತುಂಬಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಕಾತುರರಾಗಿ. ಇದು ಬರಿ ಬೆಳಕಲ್ಲ, ದರ್ಶನ 🔥



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— Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) November 25, 2023

At the prestigious South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) held in September, the movie Kantara received an impressive array of awards. It secured honours in various categories, including the coveted Best Actor and Actress in Leading Roles (critics), along with the Special Appreciation Award for its Pathbreaking Story and recognition for Best Music Director.

Kantara initially debuted in Kannada on September 30, 2022, captivating audiences with its captivating narrative. Following its regional success, the Hindi version of the film graced theatres on October 14, 2022, extending its impact to a broader audience. The film's remarkable success is credited to the joint production efforts of Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda, who brought this compelling story to life. Apart from the stellar performances by the lead actors, Kantara also stars Sapthami Gowda and Kishore Kumar G.

Globally, Kantara has emerged as a box office phenomenon, amassing an impressive collection exceeding ₹400 crore. Its reception and awards at SIIMA further solidified its position as a groundbreaking and commercially successful film across regional and Hindi cinemas.