When will 'Kantara: Chapter 1' be available on Amazon Prime Video?

The film will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on October 31, 2025, just 4 weeks after its theatrical release.

Why is 'Kantara: Chapter 1' releasing on OTT so soon?

The early OTT debut is due to a pre-existing agreement signed by Hombale Films 3 years ago, according to the producer Chaluve Gowda.

How is 'Kantara: Chapter 1' performing at the box office?

The film is still doing tremendous numbers at the box office, even with new releases like 'Thamma' and 'Ek Deewane Ki Dewaniyat' in theaters this Diwali season.

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'Kantara: Chapter 1' Premieres on Amazon Prime Just 4 Weeks After Theatrical Release

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Summary

'Kantara: Chapter 1' to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on October 31, 2025
Shorter OTT window due to pre-existing agreement signed 3 years ago
Film still performing well in theaters, expected to continue strong run

'Kantara: Chapter 1' Premieres on Amazon Prime Just 4 Weeks After Theatrical Release

In a surprising move, the Kannada film 'Kantara: Chapter 1' is gearing up to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on October 31, 2025, just four weeks after its theatrical release. This decision has sparked discussions across the industry, with many questioning whether such a short OTT window could impact the film's ongoing box office success.

Responding to the development, Chaluve Gowda, partner at Hombale Films, clarified that the early digital release was the result of a pre-existing agreement signed three years ago. He explained that only the South language versions of the film will release on OTT right now, while the Hindi version will come after an eight-week theatrical run.