'Kantara Chapter 1' OTT Release: When And Where To Watch Rishab Shetty's Mythological Film

Rishab Shetty's epic film, Kantara: Chapter 1, is currently enjoying a stellar theatrical run, boosted by the reputation of its first instalment, Kantara. It explores the mythological origins of a legendary protector in ancient Karnataka and is set approximately a thousand years before the events of the original film. The pan-Indian movie has been winning hearts with its impressive performances, witty storytelling and insane visual effects. The ones who will not be able to make it to the theatres to watch it are eagerly awaiting news of its OTT release, and here it is! Reportedly, the filmmakers have locked in its streaming platform and tentative release date, thrilling fans.

Plot synopsis of Kantara Chapter 1

Kantara: Chapter 1 was released on October 2, 2025, and is a prequel to the highly successful 2022 film, Kantara. Like the first film, this instalment was written, directed by, and stars, Rishab Shetty. In the latest instalment, the film returns to the mystical forests of Kantara to tell the origin of the story of the divine spirits, or Daivas, Panjurli and Guliga, tracing the foundational lore of the original film. The story is set several centuries before the events of the first film, during the 4th century CE, when the Kadamba dynasty was in power.

The narrative unfolds in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka, where a tribal community lives in harmony with nature in a dense, mysterious forest. The plot is driven by a clash between the protector of the forest, a fierce warrior named 'Berme' (played by Rishab Shetty), and the tyrannical 'King Kulasekhara' (played by Gulshan Devaiah), who seeks to exploit the forest's resources. Like the first instalment, divine forces play a major role in the prequel as well.

When and where to watch Kantara: Chapter 1 online?

According to a recent report by Pinkvilla, Amazon Prime Video has finalised the deal with the makers of Kantara: Chapter 1, regarding the takeover of the OTT streaming rights of the movie. Its online streaming will most likely commence within a month of its theatrical run, on October 30, 2025. The Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam versions of the mythological thriller are expected to be available sooner. The Hindi-dubbed version may have a later release, a few weeks after the movie arrives on the OTT platform.

Kantara: Chapter 1 day 1 box office collection

Rishab Shetty's Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 grossed an estimated Rs. 60 crore net in India on its first day of release, October 2, 2025. Early reports from trade analysts also suggest its worldwide opening-day gross was close to Rs. 90 crore, which is quite an impressive number. The original Kantara opened modestly with an estimated net collection of Rs. 1.27 crore, but it gradually gained popularity through word of mouth, ultimately becoming a massive success, with worldwide collections exceeding Rs. 400 crore. Kantara: Chapter 1 opened 1400% higher than the first instalment, which was a surprise blockbuster.

It delivered the second-largest opening for a Kannada film in the Hindi market, behind K.G.F: Chapter 2, indicating strong pan-Indian appeal. With Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 showing strong box-office potential since its debut, it is expected to surpass Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava and take the spot for the highest-grossing film in India in 2025. Chhaava had earned over Rs. 800 crore (around USD 94 million) worldwide. Let's see if the Rishab Shetty-starrer can surpass that.

Are you excited to watch Kantara Chapter 1 on OTT? Let us know.

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