The film’s makers announced its release on social media Sunday, sharing the caption, “The moment has arrived. The divine forest whispers. #KantaraChapter1 Worldwide Grand Release on October 2, 2025.” The team has gone all out to create a visual masterpiece, reconstructing the historic Kadamba Empire at Kundapur to immerse viewers in an era of valor, culture, and mystique. With its detailed architecture and lifelike surroundings, the intricate set promises to transport audiences to a bygone time.