KANTARA: A LEGEND CHAPTER 1 (2025) — RELEASE DATE, CAST, TRAILER & SOUNDTRACK

Breaking news for cinema lovers: Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1, the much-awaited prequel to Rishab Shetty's 2022 blockbuster Kantara, has taken the box office by storm. Written and directed by Rishab Shetty and produced by Vijay Kiragandur for Hombale Films (KGF, Salaar), this epic Kannada film released worldwide on October 2, 2025, and has gone on to become one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. Here is your complete guide to the release date, full cast, the B. Ajaneesh Loknath soundtrack and the official trailer.

Image courtesy: Hombale Films (via the official trailer on YouTube)

Release Date & Cast

Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 (also styled Kantara: Chapter 1) released in theatres worldwide on October 2, 2025, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti and Vijayadashami. The film opened simultaneously in seven languages — Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali and English — and went on to gross over ₹820 crore worldwide. It began streaming on Prime Video on October 31, 2025.

Written and directed by Rishab Shetty and produced by Vijay Kiragandur for Hombale Films, the film is set in the 4th century AD during the Kadamba dynasty, tracing the origins of the Panjurli Daiva legend as greed and power threaten the natural balance.

Cast:

• Rishab Shetty as Berme
• Rukmini Vasanth as Kanakavathi
• Gulshan Devaiah as Kulashekara
• Jayaram in a pivotal role
• Pramod Shetty
• Prakash Tuminad
• Jisshu Sengupta

Soundtrack & Music

Music Director: B. Ajaneesh Loknath (music and background score)
Lyricists: Shasiraj Kavoor, Trilok Trivikrama, Pramod Maravanthe
Singers: Abby V, Mime Ramdas, Vijay Prakash, Ananya Bhat, Venkatesh D. C., Sai Vignesh, B. Ajaneesh Loknath
Music Label: Hombale Films (℗ 2025)

The official Kannada soundtrack (via Qobuz, ℗ 2025 Hombale Films) features seven tracks:

1. Kantara Chapter - 1 Trailer Theme
2. Brahmakalasha — Abby V (lyrics: Shasiraj Kavoor)
3. Rebel Song — Mime Ramdas (lyrics: Trilok Trivikrama)
4. Madana Mana Mohini — Vijay Prakash, Ananya Bhat (lyrics: Pramod Maravanthe)
5. Agriculture Song — Mime Ramdas, B. Ajaneesh Loknath (lyrics: Shasiraj Kavoor)
6. Karma Song — Venkatesh D. C. (lyrics: Trilok Trivikrama)
7. Varaha Roopam — Sai Vignesh (lyrics: Shasiraj Kavoor)

Official Trailer

Watch the official Hindi trailer of Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1, presented by Hombale Films:

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 release?
The film released in theatres worldwide on October 2, 2025, in seven languages — Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali and English.

Who composed the music of Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1?
B. Ajaneesh Loknath composed the music and background score, with lyrics by Shasiraj Kavoor, Trilok Trivikrama and Pramod Maravanthe.

Who are the lead actors and what roles do they play?
Rishab Shetty leads the cast as Berme, opposite Rukmini Vasanth as Kanakavathi, with Gulshan Devaiah as Kulashekara and Jayaram in a pivotal role.

Where can I watch Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 online?
The film is streaming on Prime Video, where it premiered on October 31, 2025, after its record-breaking theatrical run.

For more movie music, check out the Metro In Dino soundtrack details, read Vishal Mishra's Taikhaane Mein lyrics, and explore Arijit Singh's Hum Aapke Bina lyrics.