On the auspicious day of Varamahalakshmi Festival, Hombale Films has unveiled the eagerly-awaited look of Rukmini Vasanth as ‘Kanakavathi’, the lead character in the upcoming cinematic epic Kantara Chapter 1. Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, who also plays the lead role, the film serves as a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, a pathbreaking film that earned acclaim across audiences and critics worldwide.
Earlier this year, the makers had revealed Rishab Shetty’s first look on his birthday, which created waves on the internet. Post that, the wrap-up video further intensified buzz and now, the unveiling of Kanakavathi’s character poster marks the next major milestone in the film’s promotional journey. The film promises to explore an emotionally compelling chapter of the Kantara universe. The cinematic experience is brought to life by Arvind S. Kashyap’s cinematography and B. Ajaneesh Loknath’s soul-stirring music, under the production of Vijay Kiragandur, backed by the visionary banner of Hombale Films.
Kantara Chapter 1 is all set to release worldwide on October 2, 2025, in Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, and English. As the nation invokes the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi today, Hombale Films proudly presents the first glimpse of ‘Kanakavathi’, a character destined to leave a profound mark in the hearts of audiences across the world.
