Kantara Chapter 1 Hindi OTT Release Date: When And Where To Watch Rishab Shetty Mythological Film

Rishab Shetty’s blockbuster film, Kantara Chapter 1, has arrived on OTT. The mythological drama premiered on Amazon Prime Video on October 31 in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. Now, the Hindi version

has finally dropped on the streaming giant. Written, directed, and headlined by Rishab Shetty, this mythological action thriller features an ensemble cast, including Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah and Jayaram in key roles. Produced by Hombale Films, the film serves as a prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara - A Legend.

Kantara Chapter 1 Hindi OTT Release

Set in the era of the Kadamba dynasty, Kantara Chapter 1 traces the origins of the Panjurli Daiva legend — the divine guardian whose spirit protects the sacred forests of Kantara. As greed and power threaten to disrupt the natural balance, divine forces awaken to restore order. The narrative unfolds through the intertwined destinies of kings, tribes, and deities — with Panjurli Daiva embodying protection and Guliga Daiva representing unrelenting justice. The result is a powerful saga of faith, retribution, and survival — one that lays the foundation for the world audiences who came to cherish in Kantara (2022). Kantara Chapter 1 draws inspiration from the centuries-old Bhuta Kola traditions.ALSO READ: Rishab Shetty Celebrates 50 'Glorious' Days Of Kantara Chapter 1, Calls Film 'Divine Cinematic Experience' In Special Post

About Kantara Chapter 1

Kantara Chapter 1 released in theatres on October 2. Within a month, it premiered on Prime Video. In an interview with India Today, Chaluve Gowda, the producer from Hombale Films, explained that this release schedule was part of a deal made three years ago. The arrangement ensures the film completes its theatrical window before making its digital debut. He clarified, "Only the South Indian language versions (Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam) will be available on OTT right now. The Hindi version will come after the eight-week window. This release timing was part of an agreement made back then when the standard release practice was different."