Kantara Chapter 1 stars Rishab Shetty as Shiva, with Sapthami Gowda and Kishore Kumar G. in key roles; it is the prequel to the 2022 Kannada hit Kantara.
Main cast
- ShivaRishab ShettyMain
- LeelaSapthami GowdaMain
- SudheerKishore Kumar G.Main
Supporting cast
- MuraliAchyuth KumarSupp
- DevaruPramod ShettySupp
- GuruvaShivaji Rao JadhavSupp
Guest & voice
- Village elderB. SureshaGuest
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About this cast
Kantara Chapter 1 is an upcoming Indian Kannada-language action thriller film, serving as a prequel to the 2022 film Kantara. Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, the film features Sapthami Gowda and Kishore Kumar G. in supporting roles, with a story rooted in folklore and human-nature conflict.
FAQs
Who plays Shiva in Kantara Chapter 1?
Rishab Shetty plays the lead role of Shiva in Kantara Chapter 1.
Is Kantara Chapter 1 a sequel or prequel?
It is a prequel to the 2022 film Kantara, set in an earlier time period.
When is Kantara Chapter 1 releasing?
The film is announced for a 2025 release, though an exact date has not been confirmed.
Who is the director of Kantara Chapter 1?
Rishab Shetty is the director of Kantara Chapter 1.
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