Gulshan Devaiah in ‘Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1’.
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The makers of Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1, the much-awaited prequel to the 2022 blockbuster, have introduced the first look of actor Gulshan Devaiah. He is set to play the character Kulashekara.
Starring and directed by Rishab Shetty, Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 is set to hit the screens on October 02, 2025. In the poster, Gulshan is seen sitting on a throne and dressed as a king in royal clothes, jewellery, and a crown.
Bollywood celebrities such as Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Meiyang Chang, and Wamiqa Gabbi cheered for Devaiah in the comments section after the actor shared the update on Instagram.
The revelation has arrived weeks after Rishab confirmed wrapping the shoot of the film. Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 is expected to take audiences back in time to explore the roots of the story as shown in the original film. Rishab is likely to return to his character. A poster of his upcoming look was revealed on his 42nd birthday, showing him in tribal warrior gear, hinting at a dramatic backstory.
The first Kantara film was set in the fictional village of Dakshina Kannada. It focused on the character of a Kambala champion, who had a face-off with an upright Forest Range officer. The film became a pan-India hit, even bringing Rishab the prestigious National Award for Best Actor.
Published – August 19, 2025 07:29 pm IST
