š° Kantara Chapter 1: Can It Match the Hype? š„
- MediaFx

- Oct 1, 2025
- 1 min read
TL;DR:With Karnataka lifting the ā¹200 ticket cap, Kantara Chapter 1Ā is set for a mega release. š„ But can it live up to the cult status of its 2022 prequel?

What Happened?
Advance bookings opened strong, with fans treating it like a festival release.
The governmentās decision to remove ticket pricing limits allows theatres to charge premium rates.
The film carries the pressure of replicating Kantaraās cultural resonance and ā¹400+ crore box office success.
Flashback / Context
KantaraĀ (2022) became a phenomenon blending folklore, Bhoota Kola ritual, and action.
Director Rishab Shetty returns with Chapter 1, a prequel exploring the roots of the Daiva tradition.
Who Gains & Who Loses?
Gains:Ā Exhibitors and producers benefit from higher ticket pricing.
Fans:Ā Get to relive the magical world on a larger-than-life scale.
Risk:Ā If reviews fall flat, audience backlash may be harsher due to higher ticket costs.
Peopleās Angle
For college kids and young earners, higher ticket prices might pinch wallets. šø But the craze shows cinema is still a big community vibeāfestive, cultural, and emotional.
MediaFx Take
Kantara Chapter 1Ā isnāt just a filmāitās a litmus test of whether lightning can strike twice. ā” Faith, folklore, and fandom will decide if it roars or stumbles.













































