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The wait is almost over! Rishab Shetty’s much-anticipated mythical drama Kantara: Chapter 1 is gearing up for a grand release on October 2, 2025. Rishab not only plays the lead but has also directed the film, with Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead.

The team is back in Telugu states for promotions, and today’s stop is Vijayawada. All eyes are on Rishab’s speech after he faced criticism at the recent Telugu pre-release event for speaking entirely in Kannada. With Rukmini joining him on stage this time, fans are curious to see how he addresses the crowd.

Along with the lead pair, the film also stars Jayaram, Gulshan Devaiah, Pramod Shetty and others in key roles. Backed by Hombale Films, Kantara: Chapter 1 features music by Ajaneesh Lokanath.