Great News for fans of tribal folklore and mythological sagas; Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 is coming to your homes. The much anticipated prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara will begin streaming on Amazon Prime Video from 31st October 2025. Kantara: Chapter 1 OTT Release Date!
The streaming rollout is being done thoughtfully: the original Kannada version, along with dubbed editions in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam, will all be available from day one. However, if you are waiting for the Hindi-Dubbed version, brace yourself – reports suggest it may arrive about eight weeks later.
So, what is Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 all about? Directed, Written and Starring in the lead – Rishab Shetty, they film dives deep into the mythical origins of the Panjurli Daiva– a divine guardian whose spirit is deeply revered in the forests of Kantara. The setting is ancient, during the Kadamba dynasty, and the story weaves together spirituality, tribal traditions and fierce struggle for justice.
The OTT deal itself was a big one – reportedly, Amazon Prime Video paid around ₹125 crore for the streaming rights, making it one of the most expensive digital deals for a Kannada film.
With the Kantara: Chapter 1 OTT Release Date now official, viewers who missed it in theaters (or want to revisit its epic visuals and spiritual grandeur) can finally dive in from home. if you’re into folklore, action and deeply rooted mythology – this is one streaming event you won’t want to miss.
