Kantara: Chapter 1 trailer shatters records, promises a mythic origin story

The prequel to Rishab Shetty’s blockbuster dives deeper into folklore, kings, and divine interventions.

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00:00The much-awaited prequel of the Kannada blockbuster Kanthara has taken the internet by storm.

00:05The trailer of Kanthara Chapter 1, released on September 22,

00:08smashed every benchmark within 24 hours, amassing 107 million views,

00:133.4 million likes and becoming the most shared trailer in history in a single day.

00:18Written and directed by Rishabh Shetty and produced by Hombali Films,

00:21the prequel expands the folklore-infused world of Kanthara, promising to reveal the origins of the

00:26legend. The story traces the discovery of the sacred idol stone in a river and unjust kings

00:31drift into adharma or unrighteousness, prompting divine intervention. Lord Shiva sends an avatar

00:36to challenge tyranny, while divine messengers settle in the land, shaping its destiny as Kanthara.

00:41Unlike the original, which focused on nature and community rituals,

00:45Kanthara Chapter 1 stretches its canvas to kingdoms, warfare and devotion. The trailer

00:49offers glimpses of grand battles, palace intrigue and rituals performed with raw spiritual fervour.

00:54At the heart of the narrative remains the struggle of tribals whose land, produce and

00:58rites are usurped but layered over it is a budding romance. One of the most striking moments is the

01:04return of the Bhutakala tradition, the sacred ritual dance that became iconic in the first film.

01:09Here, it is imbued with even greater cosmic energy as the deity returns to restore balance.

01:14While the exact plot remains tightly guarded, the trailer makes one thing clear.

01:18Kanthara Chapter 1 is a grander reimagining, layered with multiple subplots, mythological

01:23resonance and a cinematic scale that surpasses its predecessor. The film is set to release on

01:27October 2, 2025 in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali and English,

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