Hombale Films has announced that popular actor Gulshan Devaiah will be seen in the important role of Kulashekhara in Kantara Chapter 1. Directed by Rishab Shetty, this film is a prequel to Kantara (2022), which had received global appreciation, and is one of the ambitious projects of Hombale Films. The film will explore deep layers of culture, folklore and an extraordinary storyline.
Rishab Shetty and Rukmini Vasanth are playing the main roles in Kantara Chapter 1, which is set to attract audiences with strong narration and striking visuals. The addition of Gulshan Devaiah introduces a new dimension to the larger world of the film.
The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release in October 2025 in Kannada, English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Bengali languages.