Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1: Rukmini Vasanth revealed as feminine lead in Rishab Shettys formidable prequel

The makers of Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 has confirmed that Rukmini Vasanath might be taking part in the feminine lead within the highly-anticipated prequel. Starring Rishab Shetty, who has additionally directed the much-hyped movie, Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 is about to hit the screens worldwide on October 02, 2025.

The actor will play Kanakavathi within the film, a prequel to the sensational 2022 blockbuster. The pan-Indian film, initially shot in Kannada, is produced by Hombale Films. In the first-look poster, Rukmini seems in a standard, princess-like avatar.

The makers not too long ago launched a behind-the-scenes video to announce the completion of the movie’s capturing. The making video hints at a devotional interval drama mounted on a grand scale.

Arvind Kashyap is the cinematographer of the film whereas Ajaneesh Loknath has composed music for the prequel. Rishab has written the film with co-writers Anirudh Mahesh and Shaneel Gautham. Dharani Gangepura is the artwork director and Banglan is the manufacturing designer.

Kantara starred Rishab, Sapthami Gowda, Kishore and Achyuth Kumar in distinguished roles. The film revolved round Shiva and Deputy Range Forest officer Murali, who’re on the identical web page on points in regards to the safety of native tradition and setting, however the paths they select are completely different. Kantara, which grossed over 400 crore, was some of the profitable movies of 2022.

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Meanwhile, Rukmini, who shot to fame with the Sapta Sagaradaache Ello movies (Side A and Side B) was final seen in Ace, starring Vijay Sethupathi. She is awaiting the discharge of her second Tamil undertaking, Madharasi, directed by A R Murugadoss. Headlined by Sivakarthikeyan, the film will hit the screens on September 05, 2025.