Home / Arts and Entertainment / 'Kantara' Prequel Introduces Rukmini Vasanth as 'Kanakavathi'
'Kantara' Prequel Introduces Rukmini Vasanth as 'Kanakavathi'
8 Aug
Summary
- Rishab Shetty announces Rukmini Vasanth's role in 'Kantara: Chapter 1'
- Rukmini plays the character 'Kanakavathi' in the prequel film
- 'Kantara: Chapter 1' completes filming, set for October 2nd release
On August 4th, 2025, actor Rishab Shetty shared the first-look poster of Rukmini Vasanth for the upcoming film 'Kantara: Chapter 1'. The prequel to the hugely successful 2022 movie 'Kantara' is set to hit theaters on October 2nd, 2025.
In the poster, Rukmini is seen embodying her character 'Kanakavathi', wearing a traditional green and red saree adorned with heavy jewelry. The image captures her in a palace setting, smiling radiantly. Shetty introduced Rukmini as a new addition to the cast, describing her as a crucial part of the 'Kantara' universe.
The production company, Hombale Films, recently announced the completion of filming for 'Kantara: Chapter 1'. They expressed their excitement to bring this "legendary tale" to audiences worldwide, stating that the project has been a "divine journey, deeply rooted in our culture."
Rukmini Vasanth, who made her debut in the 2019 film 'Birbal Trilogy', has since appeared in several other projects, including 'Sapta Sagardaache Ello', 'Upstarts', and 'Ace' alongside Vijay Sethupathi. Her role in 'Kantara: Chapter 1' is expected to further showcase her talent and cement her place in the industry.
