Kantara Chapter 1 to release in English on this date; Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth film gets crisp runtime

The English version of Kantara Chapter 1, which has already earned over ₹765 crore globally since its October 2 premiere, will soon be available for viewing. The Kannada hit’s writer, director, and star, Rishab Shetty, revealed on Wednesday that the most recent Kantara movie will soon be released in English globally. Understand every detail.

Rishab announced on his social media that Kantara Chapter 1 will be released in English worldwide on October 31. Sharing a new poster from the film, he wrote, “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.”

The poster reveals that the film, which has a runtime of 2 hours and 48 minutes, will be released with a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes.

A press release from the filmmakers states that this makes Kantara Chapter 1 the first Indian film to have an English-dubbed theatrical release worldwide so close to its original release date. Thrilled fans left comments on the post like, “If Apocalypto made it big in Hollywood, why not Kantara?” and “Great initiative shtree, this how we go head all opportunity available till last option and gain the momentum, all the best release in china, Korean, Spanish also let our Kannada pride continue like this for upcoming projects also.”

A prelude to Rishab’s 2022 blockbuster Kantara, which introduced the world to the Tulu custom of Daiva Kola/Bhuta Kola, is Kantara Chapter 1.  The film, which is set in pre-colonial India, follows Berme (Rishab), a tribal man who defends his people’s dignity by fighting the local nobility.  Jayaram, Gulshan Devaiah, and Rukmini Vasanth also portrayed the main characters.  It was produced by Hombale Films.