**Kantara: Chapter 1 to Release in IMAX; Trailer Launches Next Week**
*By Shreya Mukherjee | Sep 19, 2025, 02:01 PM*
Hombale Films has officially announced that *Kantara: Chapter 1* will release in IMAX format on October 2. The production house shared an exciting poster on Instagram, promising audiences a “one-of-its-kind cinematic experience.” This marks *Kantara: Chapter 1* as the third Indian film specially shot for IMAX, following the successes of *RRR* and *Pathaan*.
The upcoming movie builds on the legacy of its predecessor, *Kantara* (2022), with fans eagerly awaiting the trailer, set to be unveiled next week on September 22 at 12:45 PM.
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### A Cinematic Ambition Like No Other
Director of Photography Arvind Kashyap shared insights into the film’s unique production approach. He revealed that several key portions were specifically shot for IMAX and PXL formats. Kashyap commented, *”Watching it on IMAX will be truly unparalleled — a one-of-its-kind cinematic experience.”*
Hombale Films aims to redefine Indian cinema by delivering an immersive experience that seamlessly blends folklore, faith, and grand storytelling, elevating the audience’s connection to the narrative.
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### Scale and Spectacle: One of India’s Largest War Sequences
*Kantara: Chapter 1* features one of the most massive war sequences ever created in Indian cinema. According to Koimoi, the production involved collaboration with national and international experts, engaging over 500 fighters and a total of 3,000 people.
The sequence was shot over rugged terrain across a specially constructed town spanning 25 acres and took nearly 50 days to complete. This ambitious scale highlights the film’s commitment to delivering a visually spectacular and authentic experience.
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### Multilingual Release
The film is set to launch simultaneously in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, and English languages, aiming to reach a diverse and pan-Indian audience.
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Stay tuned for the official *Kantara: Chapter 1* trailer release on September 22, promising a glimpse into this cinematic milestone.
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