Hombale Films has released the first look of Rukmani Vasanth’s character ‘Kanakavathi’ from the movie Kanthara!!
Rukmini Vasanth was introduced as the character ‘Kanakavathi’ in the film Gandhara Chapter 1.
The film will be released worldwide on October 2, 2025.
On the auspicious and culturally significant occasion of Varamahalakshmi, Hombale Films has proudly released the first look poster of actress Rukmini Vasanth, who will be playing the female lead in the upcoming blockbuster film “Kandhara Chapter 1”, as the character ‘Kanakavathi’.
Written, directed and starring Rishab Shetty, the film is a prequel to the 2022 film “Kandhara”, which was critically acclaimed and released in a story that reflects our heritage.
Earlier this year, the first look of hero Rishabh Shetty’s character was released on his birthday and received a huge response on social media. Following that, the “Wrap-Up” video announcing the completion of the film’s shooting revealed the grandeur of the film and created huge expectations for the film. Now, the release of the poster of Kanakavathi’s character has created a lot of excitement among the fans.
The story of Gandhara Chapter 1 tells a deep story about the roots of Indian tradition and visually transports you to another world. Cinematographer Arvind S. Kashyap’s stunning cinematography and B. Ajaneesh Loknath’s
The soul-stirring music by Loknath and the grand production by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner of Hombale Films have made the film an unprecedented experience.
“Kandhara Chapter 1” releases worldwide on 2 October 2025, in Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali and English.
Today, as the entire country receives the blessings of Goddess Mahalakshmi,
Hombale Films proudly presents the first look of the character Kanakavathi, who is set to occupy an indelible place in the minds of audiences across the world.
Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, who also plays the lead role, the film serves as a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, a pathbreaking film that redefined rooted storytelling and earned acclaim across audiences and critics worldwide. Earlier this year, the makers had revealed Rishab Shetty’s first look on his birthday, which created a massive stir on social media. Following that, the wrap-up video further intensified buzz and excitement among fans. Now, the unveiling of Kanakavathi’s character poster marks the next major milestone in the film’s promotional journey.
The film promises to explore a fresh and emotionally compelling chapter of the Kantara universe, with visually rich storytelling, intense performances, and a narrative deeply rooted in Indian culture. The cinematic experience is brought to life by Arvind S. Kashyap’s cinematography and B. Ajaneesh Loknath’s soul-stirring music, under the production of Vijay Kiragandur, backed by the visionary banner of Hombale Films.
Mark your calendars:
Kantara Chapter 1 is all set to release worldwide on October 2, 2025, in Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, and English.
As the nation invokes the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi today, Hombale Films proudly presents the first glimpse of Kanakavathi a character destined to leave a profound mark in the hearts of audiences across the world.