Rishab Shetty's highly anticipated film, Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1, has landed a whopping ₹125 crore streaming deal with Amazon Prime Video, even before its October 2 theatrical release. This impressive deal has helped the film recover its production costs, and it's now poised to become the second-highest-grossing film in the industry, after KGF 2. Despite minimal promotions, the film's buzz is generating significant interest among audiences.
Kantara: Chapter 1 boasts a talented cast, including Jayaram, Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, and Rishab Shetty himself. The film's storyline explores Kaadubettu Shiva's journey during the Kadamba dynasty and features a song by renowned artist Diljit Dosanjh. With 20 VFX studios from around the world involved, the film promises to deliver stunning visuals and epic action sequences. The movie's trailer is set to drop on September 20, generating further excitement among fans.
The film's cultural significance is evident in its stunning temple setting, crafted by artisans from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala, and West Bengal. This impressive set showcases the artisans' skills across different eras and adds depth to the narrative. Kantara: Chapter 1 features an epic war sequence with over 500 fighters and 3,000 extras, filmed on a massive 25-acre set over nearly two months.
Kantara: Chapter 1 is scheduled to hit theaters worldwide on October 2 in multiple languages. With music composed by B Ajaneesh Loknath and impressive visuals, the film promises to be a grand cinematic experience. The movie's distribution is being handled by multiple companies for different regions worldwide, ensuring a wide reach and accessibility for global audiences.