Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 has turned out to be a blockbuster success, thrilling audiences with its genre-defying combination of socio-fantasy and action. Released on October 2 in various languages — Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi — the film opened strongly with a good start following its paid previews on October 1. Ever since, it has been a blockbuster, garnering thumbs up from people and critics alike.
In a thrilling move, the producers of Kantara have announced that the film will soon be released in English. This will be a historic release in that it will be the first Indian film to be officially dubbed and released in English in order to collect more viewers in a wider variety of markets globally. The English version will release on October 31. This is a significant milestone for Indian films attempting to collect viewers outside of India.
To reduce the English version, some scenes have been shortened, bringing the total running time to two hours and 14 minutes. Produced by under Hombale Films, Kantara Chapter 1 stars Rishab Shetty and Rukmini Vasanth, with notable performances by Jayaram, Gulshan Devaiah, and other actors. The music and background score for the movie, composed by Ajaneesh Loknath, help in the driving forward of the gripping story of the film.
As the English version waits for its international launch, audiences everywhere are waiting with bated breath for how it will be received, expecting great things for this film treasure to leave a lasting impact globally.
A divine saga that resonates beyond borders and languages! 🕉️✨#KantaraChapter1 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 releasing in cinemas worldwide from 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭.
Experience the epic journey of faith, culture, and devotion in all its glory ❤️🔥#KantaraInCinemasNow… pic.twitter.com/TLw4F8bI6C— Rishab Shetty (@shetty_rishab) October 22, 2025