'Kantara Chapter 1', the much-awaited prequel to the 2022 hit, is set to release on October 2, 2025, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. Kantara: Chapter 1, starring and directed by Rishab Shetty, will be available in seven languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, and English. Produced by Vijay Kiragandur, it promises to expand the 'Kantara' universe.