Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter 1' Trailer Unveiled Amid Mixed Reactions
Exciting Return of Rishab Shetty in 'Kantara: Chapter 1'
Rishab Shetty has elevated Kannada cinema with his blockbuster film 'Kantara', and now he is set to make a comeback with its prequel, 'Kantara: Chapter 1'. After much anticipation, the trailer has finally been released, showcasing Shetty in the role of Berme, alongside Rukmini Vasanth as Kanakavathi and Gulshan Devaiah as Kulashekara.
The film boasts stunning visuals, thanks to the talented cinematographer Arvind S. Kashyap, and features captivating music composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, whose work in the original film was highly praised. Produced by Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films, the movie promises to deliver a cinematic experience.
The trailer has sparked a flurry of reactions on X (formerly Twitter). While many viewers are praising the impressive visuals, music, and overall scale of 'Kantara: Chapter 1', some have expressed that it falls short of expectations.
Fan Reactions to the Trailer
Hereโs how fans reacted online:
The #Kantara Chapter 1 Trailer is truly powerful and grand. Congrats and all the best to @VKiragandur, @shetty_rishab and the entire team. Can't wait for the Oct 2nd Release. This is going to be a Blockbuster!
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Every frame of the Kantara Chapter 1 trailer screams goosebumps, what a visual treat from @shetty_rishab @hombalefilms ๐ฅ๐ซฐ๐ฅต #KantaraChapter1 #KantaraChapter1Trailer pic.twitter.com/j9sGC7Nd1l
โ ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐๐ง ๐ (@YuvanToxic) September 22, 2025
Honestly #KantaraChapter1Trailer >#OGTrailer ๐ฅ
โ OmKAR๐ณ๐ต (@ombdthk) September 22, 2025
โMind-blowing visuals! ๐ฅ๐ฅ #KantaraChapter1Trailer is next-level โ canโt wait to see the full cinematic spectacle! ๐๐ฌโ
โ Saurabh Kumar (@iamsaurabh1818) September 22, 2025
ONE WORDโ FIRE ๐ฅ #KantaraChapter1Trailer #KantaraChapter1onOct2 #Kantara pic.twitter.com/J2OyzGiSZl
โ NTR Yadav (@NitranjanR) September 22, 2025
Avg Trailer๐#KantaraChapter1Trailer #KantaraChapter1
โ . (@Aashh2209) September 22, 2025
#KantaraChapter1Trailer just average first part totally miss lg rha hai yha ego pr hee fight aati hui dikh rhi actress ki vjh se ๐ yh nhi chlegi hype aashman jrur chuega
โ chirag (the khiladi) (@chirag526049984) September 22, 2025
Kanguva isse behtar ki list me rkhta hu ๐personal attact hoga first part se dull hai ๐
Insights on 'Kantara Chapter 1'
The original film achieved remarkable success, becoming the highest-grossing Kannada film ever upon its release. Rishab Shetty also received the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance.
'Kantara Chapter 1' will delve into the origins of the mythological themes and ancestral conflicts that were introduced in the first installment. The cast includes Rukmini Vasanth as Kanakavathi and Gulshan Devaiah as Kulashekara, who are new additions to the story.
Fans can look forward to the theatrical release of 'Kantara Chapter 1' on October 2, 2025.