Hombale Films’ much-awaited epic, Kantara Chapter 1, written and directed by Rishab Shetty and produced by Vijay Kiragandur, is all set for a massive release on 2nd October 2025. The film also stars Rukmini Vasanth and Gulshan Devaiah in prominent roles.
The first installment was a solid hit in Telugu, and now the makers have tied up with top distributors in the Telugu states, ensuring a mammoth release. In Andhra Pradesh, the film will be released by Vigneswara through Vaarahi Chalana Chitram (Uttarandhra), Geetha Film Distributors (East & West Godavari), Vaarahi Chalana Chitram (Guntur), KSN Tele Film (Krishna), SV Cine (Nellore), and Shilpakala Entertainments, along with Vaarahi Chalana Chitram (Ceeded).
In the Nizam region, the film will be distributed by Mythri Movie Distributors LLP, marking a strong release partnership in Telangana. The makers say that Kantara Chapter 1 is not just a film but a cultural spectacle, an origin story forged in fire, faith, and folklore. The movie will be released worldwide in Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, and English.