Prime Video Announces the Exclusive Global Streaming Premiere of Rishab Shetty’s Blockbuster Mythological Action Thriller, Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1

Mumbai, October 27, 2025: Prime Video, India’s most-loved entertainment destination, today announced the exclusive global streaming premiere of the blockbuster epic Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1. Written, directed, and headlined by the visionary Rishab Shetty, this mythological action thriller features a stellar ensemble cast, including Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah and  Jayaram in key roles. Produced by Hombale Films, the film serves as a prequel to the 2022 smash hit Kantara - A Legend (also available to stream on Prime Video), the film expands the critically acclaimed cinematic universe with a story that’s both intimate in emotion and grand in scale. After a phenomenal theatrical run and a blockbuster performance at the box office, Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 is now set for its global streaming premiere on Prime Video. Starting October 31, the film will be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video in India and across more than 200 countries and territories worldwide, in Kannada, with dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.

Set in the era of the Kadamba dynasty, Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 traces the origins of the Panjurli Daiva legend — the divine guardian whose spirit protects the sacred forests of Kantara. As greed and power threaten to disrupt the natural balance, divine forces awaken to restore order. The narrative unfolds through the intertwined destinies of kings, tribes, and deities — with Panjurli Daiva embodying protection and Guliga Daiva representing unrelenting justice. The result is a powerful saga of faith, retribution, and survival — one that lays the foundation for the world audiences came to cherish in Kantara (2022).

Beyond its compelling storytelling, Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 stands apart for its visual grandeur and spiritual resonance. Drawing from the centuries-old Bhuta Kola traditions, the film brings them to life through breathtaking cinematography, immersive world-building, and an evocative score by Ajaneesh Loknath. Every frame bears Rishab Shetty’s uncompromising vision — rooted in folklore yet elevated by scale, craft, and performance.

"Kantara represents a new chapter in Indian cinema, demonstrating how stories deeply rooted in local culture and authenticity can captivate viewers worldwide," said Manish Menghani, Director and Head of Content Licensing, Prime Video India. "With Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1, Rishab and his creative team alongside the producers at Hombale Films, have further enriched this universe, crafting a narrative that masterfully weaves together spirituality, raw emotion, and grand scale. We're excited to share this extraordinary film with our global Prime Video viewers beginning October 31."

“Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 is a story deeply embedded in our soil, celebrating the sacred bond between man, nature, and faith,” said Rishab Shetty, Writer, Director, and Lead Actor. “When I began working on this prequel, I wanted to return to the origins of this world—to the roots that inspired it all. Every ritual, emotion, and moment in the film draws from lived culture and real traditions. The love it received in theatres is a reflection of how deeply our folklore resonates with audiences. I’m thrilled that Prime Video will take this story beyond borders, allowing viewers everywhere to experience the spirit, mystery, and divinity of Kantara’s world in its purest form.”