Diljit Dosanjh lends his voice to Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1

Diljit Dosanjh records a heartfelt track for Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1. With Ajaneesh Loknath’s music and Hombale’s production, the October 2 release promises a grand multilingual cinematic experience.

Hyderabad: The world of Kantara is set to expand with a striking musical collaboration. National Award-winning actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh has recorded a special track for Kantara Chapter 1, directed and headlined by Rishab Shetty.

A poster released on Instagram created a stir, showing the two talents joining forces. Sharing his excitement, Diljit wrote that he holds a deep personal bond with the film. He recalled being moved to tears while watching the song Varaha Roopam in theatres, praising composer B Ajaneesh Loknath for crafting music that touches the soul. “I learned so much from him in just one day,” the singer added.

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The upcoming chapter, produced by Hombale Films, is already being spoken of as a visual spectacle. Cinematographer Arvind S Kashyap is behind the lens, while Ajaneesh Loknath returns to compose the score after leaving an unforgettable mark in the first installment.

The collaboration between Rishab and Diljit has added another layer of anticipation to what is being touted as one of the biggest releases of the year. Many believe the union of a rooted Kannada story with the powerful voice of Diljit could broaden the film’s appeal across regions.

Kantara Chapter 1, backed by producer Vijay Kiragandur, will release worldwide on October 2, 2025. The film is set to arrive in multiple languages including Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, and English, ensuring its reach across audience far and wide.