**Kantara: Chapter 1 to Release in IMAX; Trailer Launching Next Week**
*By Shreya Mukherjee | Sep 19, 2025, 2:01 PM*
Hombale Films has announced that **Kantara: Chapter 1** will be released in IMAX format on **October 2**. The production house shared a poster on Instagram, promising a “one-of-its-kind cinematic experience.” With this release, Kantara: Chapter 1 becomes the third Indian film shot for IMAX after the hits *RRR* and *Pathaan*.
The upcoming movie follows the success of its predecessor, *Kantara* (2022). Fans can expect the official trailer to drop next week, on **September 22** at 12:45 PM, building anticipation for this grand cinematic event.
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### Cinematic Ambition and IMAX Experience
Director of Photography Arvind Kashyap highlighted the film’s unique approach to the IMAX format, revealing that several key portions were specifically shot for IMAX and PXL formats. He stated,
> “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 blends folklore, faith, and grand storytelling, promising audiences a captivating journey unlike any other.
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### Massive Production Scale
*Kantara: Chapter 1* features one of the largest war sequences ever filmed in India. The production involved national and international experts working together to create a battle scene with over **500 fighters and 3,000 crew members**.
This colossal sequence was shot on rugged terrain across a specially constructed town spanning **25 acres**, taking nearly **50 days** to complete. According to reports by Koimoi, this scale places the film among the most ambitious war sequences in Indian cinema history.
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### Multilingual Release
The film is set to release in multiple languages, including **Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, and English**, ensuring a wide reach across diverse audiences.
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Stay tuned for the **Kantara: Chapter 1** trailer release on September 22, and prepare for a spectacular IMAX experience hitting theaters on October 2.
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