Inside Kantara Chapter 1: The Truth About Its Early OTT Release

Additionally, he noted that the filmmaking industry has seen a shift in recent years. “Most South films now have a four-week window for OTT releases. The timeline is determined on an individual basis for each film. Before the pandemic, there was an eight-week standard,” he mentioned.

Despite the film’s early digital launch, the producer remains optimistic about its box office success, projecting only a 10-15% drop in figures. *Kantara Chapter 1* is set to premiere on Prime Video this October 31, with the streaming entity promoting it as, “Get ready to witness the LEGENDary adventure of BERME 🔥 #KantaraALegendChapter1OnPrime.”

About Kantara Chapter 1

Directed by Rishab Shetty, the movie features him alongside Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, Jayaram, and others. It serves as a prequel to the 2022 hit *Kantara: A Legend*, exploring the backstories of the legends of Panjuluri Daiva, Guliga, and Chavundi.

Upon its release, *Kantara Chapter 1* was widely praised for its special effects, acting, and direction, quickly becoming one of the highest-grossing films of the year, amassing approximately ₹816.85 crore worldwide, trailing only behind *Chhaava*.