Kantara Chapter 1 Hindi OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch?

November 23, 2025, Bengaluru: The wait is finally almost over for Hindi movie lovers. Rishab Shetty’s blockbuster movie, Kantara: Chapter 1, has been ruling the theaters for weeks now. It has been 50 days since the movie was released on October 2, 2025. While fans in South India are already enjoying the movie on their phones and TVs, the Hindi audience is still asking one big question: “When is the Kantara Hindi OTT release date?”

If you are looking for the answer, you are in the right place. Here is everything you need to know about the Kantara Chapter 1 OTT release, the platform, and why the Hindi version was delayed.

Kantara Chapter 1 OTT Release Details

The movie Kantara: Chapter 1 is a prequel to the 2022 superhit Kantara. It tells the backstory of the Panjurli Daiva and the origins of the village rituals. The movie was released in theaters on Gandhi Jayanti, October 2, 2025. It became a massive hit instantly.

The makers decided to release the movie on OTT platforms in two phases. The South Indian versions (Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam) were released on OTT very quickly. They started streaming on October 31, 2025, which was just 29 days after the theatrical release.

However, the Hindi version was not released at that time. The producers wanted the Hindi version to run longer in theaters because it was earning a lot of money.

Kantara Chapter 1 Hindi OTT Release Date

The good news is here. The Hindi version is expected to be released this week. According to Digit, the Hindi-dubbed version of Kantara: Chapter 1 is expected to start streaming on November 27, 2025. This date marks the completion of an 8-week window from its theatrical release.

This delay was a smart move. As per The Times of India, the Hindi version of the film alone collected over ₹223 crore in theaters. This is actually more than what the original Kannada version collected. Because the demand was so high in North India, the makers kept it exclusively in cinemas for two extra months.

Where to Watch Kantara Chapter 1?

You can watch Kantara: Chapter 1 on Amazon Prime Video.

Amazon Prime Video won the race to buy the digital rights to this movie. There was a big competition between streaming giants. According to Bollywood Hungama, the makers were approached by Netflix with an offer of ₹100 crore. However, Amazon Prime Video offered a better deal of ₹110 crore and secured the rights for all languages.

So, if you have a Prime subscription, you can already watch the Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam versions right now. The Hindi audio option will be added to the same platform on or around November 27.

Star Cast and Story

Kantara: Chapter 1 takes us back to the Kadamba dynasty era. It shows how the bond between nature and the villagers was formed.

• Director & Lead Actor: Rishab Shetty (as Berme/Shiva’s ancestor)
• Leading Lady: Rukmini Vasanth
• Key Roles: Gulshan Devaiah and Jayaram

The movie was made on a big budget of ₹125 crore. It is much bigger and grander than the first part. The visuals of the forest and the Daiva Kola performance have been praised by everyone.

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Opinion and Methodology

Methodology

To write this report, we analyzed the current box office trends and OTT release windows of major South Indian films in 2025. We cross-checked data from three major entertainment news outlets (Digit, TOI, and Bollywood Hungama) to verify the release dates and deal figures. The date “November 27” is projected based on the standard 8-week theatrical window clause that major multiplexes in North India enforce for Hindi films.

Opinion

The strategy used by Hombale Films for Kantara: Chapter 1 is a masterclass in monetization. By releasing the South versions on OTT early (4 weeks), they cashed in on the local hype quickly. But by holding back the Hindi version for 8 weeks, they forced the North Indian audience to go to the theaters. The result? The Hindi version earned ₹223 crore, which is massive. If they had released the Hindi OTT version in October, they would have lost at least ₹50-60 crore in theatrical ticket sales. This “Tiered OTT Release” strategy will likely become a new trend for Pan-India blockbusters in the future.