Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1

Title: Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 (2025)
Original Title: ಕಾಂತಾರ: ಅಧ್ಯಾಯ - ೧

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Release Date: 10/02/2025
Director: Rishab Shetty
Producer: Vijay Kiragandur

Cast: Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, Gulshan Devaiah, Ramitha Shailendra, Pramod Shetty, Naveen D. Padil, Rakesh Poojari, Prakash Thuminad, Deepak Rai Panaje, Hari Prashanth M. G., Mime Ramdas, Bala Rajwadi, Sampath Ram, Raghavendra S, Ranjan Shetty

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“During the reign of Kadamba’s, the first dynasty of Karnataka, Bangra, a fictional feudatory ruled by King Vijayendra. Known to have pledged his loyalty to the Kadambas, he holds the command over their sea trade. King Vijayendra known for his valour is a“

Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 Budget

The estimated production budget for Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 is reported to be ₹125 crore. This is a significant increase from the original 2022 film, Kantara, which was made with a much smaller budget of approximately ₹16 crore.

Key details about the budget for Chapter 1:

• Massive scale: The increased budget is intended to support a grander, more ambitious prequel that explores the origins of the story.
• Pre-release recovery: The film has already secured a massive deal for its digital streaming rights with Amazon Prime Video for ₹125 crore, effectively recovering 100% of its production cost before the theatrical release. This financial stability is a direct result of the original film’s huge success.
• Rishab Shetty’s salary: Some reports indicate that actor and director Rishab Shetty has opted for a share in the film’s profits rather than taking an upfront salary.

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Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 Official Trailer