Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 makers clarify delay rumours: We're on track
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Recently, the team filmed an elaborate war sequence featuring 500 skilled fighters, with nearly 3,000 people involved, making it one of the most ambitious and visually striking sequences in the film.A sequel to the 2022 hit 'Kantara', the upcoming film has been shot in the breathtaking mountain regions of Karnataka and is produced by Hombale Films. It is scheduled to hit theatres worldwide on October 2, 2025, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti.Must Watch
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