Rishab Shetty’s Birthday Treat: Hombale Films Unveils Powerful New Poster of Kantara: Chapter 1, Hitting Theaters on October 2, 2025
On the occasion of Rishab Shetty’s birthday, Hombale Films has unveiled a striking new poster of Kantara: Chapter 1, and with it, confirmed the film’s shoot has officially wrapped up. Scheduled for a worldwide release on October 2, 2025, this much-awaited prequel has only fueled fan excitement further.
A Phenomenon Returns
Kantara, released in 2022, wasn’t just a film—it was a cultural wave. Emerging as the biggest sleeper hit of the year, it went on to dominate box offices across the nation, becoming a landmark Pan-India success. Now, Hombale Films—India’s powerhouse studio behind blockbusters like KGF, Salaar, and Kantara—is all set to take audiences back to where it all began.
Kantara: Chapter 1 — The Origins of a Legend
The newly released poster showcases Rishab Shetty in a fierce and never-before-seen avatar, immediately captivating fans and creating buzz across social media. Marking Rishab’s birthday, the announcement of the film’s shoot completion was nothing short of a perfect celebration for his fans.
As a prequel to the divine cinematic epic, Kantara: Chapter 1 delves into the origins of the folklore and legacy that moved millions. It’s time to witness “the rise before the roar.”
Makers Share a Powerful Message
Sharing the new poster on social media, the makers captioned it with:
“Where legends are born and the roar of the wild echoes…
Kantara – A prequel to the masterpiece that moved millions.
Wishing the trailblazing force behind the legend, @rishabshettyofficial, a divine and glorious birthday.
The much-awaited prequel to the divine cinematic phenomenon…
#KantaraChapter1 roars into cinemas worldwide on October 2nd, 2025.”
Massive Production Scale
Raising the bar yet again, Hombale Films has invested in creating one of the grandest sequences in Indian cinematic history. For Kantara: Chapter 1, the makers orchestrated an elaborate war sequence featuring over 500 trained fighters and 3,000 background artists, filmed over 45–50 days in a sprawling 25-acre custom-built town in a rugged terrain. Both national and international stunt experts were roped in to choreograph the action, promising an experience unlike anything Indian cinema has seen before.
A Promising Slate Ahead
With Kantara: Chapter 1 set for a grand release on October 2, 2025, Hombale Films is poised to deliver yet another cinematic triumph. Their upcoming lineup also includes the highly anticipated Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam, ensuring audiences are in for a thrilling ride over the next few years.
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