India, Oct. 1 -- The much-awaited prequel to Kantara is releasing in theatres this Dussehra (2 October). The festive release is not just one of the most high-profile Kannada films of all time, but also among the biggest festive releases pan-India this year. Early advance booking trends indicate a solid opening for the film, but also show that its pan-India aspirations may have been a little too lofty.

Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, Kantara Chapter 1 is a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, which made over Rs.400 crore at the box office. The upcoming film's advance booking has crossed Rs.12 crore gross for the opening day by 11 AM on the eve of its release. This figure is for all languages, and the number is dominated by the ...