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Kantara Chapter 1 Trailer Release: Biggest Update on Rishab Shetty’s Film

News Analysis India — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The anticipation surrounding Rishab Shetty’s film, Kantara Chapter 1, has been building since last year. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the film since the release of its posters. The first installment of Kantara didn’t have a massive buzz initially, and it coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, the film performed well in India and internationally. The second part of Kantara is scheduled for release in 2025. While the release date is set, a new report suggests the trailer for Kantara Chapter 1 is expected on September 20, 2025. Although there has been no official announcement, Kantara Chapter 1 has already set a significant record in Kannada cinema by selling its OTT rights for approximately 125 crore rupees. This is a record-breaking amount, possibly the highest for any Kannada film’s OTT rights. The film is slated to release in theaters on October 2, 2025.

Rishab Shetty is the lead actor and director of the film. He received a National Award for his work on the first part. Rukmini Vasant will star opposite Rishab Shetty in this film, and the music is composed by Ajaneesh Loknath. According to reports, the film’s budget is estimated at 125 crore rupees.

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Aamir Khan Declines ₹120 Crore Offer for ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ OTT Rights, Aiming to Boost Theatrical Experience

News Analysis India — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Aamir Khan has made a surprising decision regarding the release of his upcoming film, ‘Sitaare Zameen Par.’ He has turned down a ₹120 crore offer from Amazon Prime Video for the movie’s digital rights. This move, not driven by financial gain, is a deliberate attempt to revitalize the theatrical film-watching culture. Khan aims to challenge the prevalent trend of quick OTT releases, believing in the superior experience of cinema on the big screen. ‘Sitaare Zameen Par,’ a spiritual successor to ‘Taare Zameen Par,’ is scheduled for a June 20 release and stars Aamir Khan as a basketball coach alongside Genelia D’Souza. The film features a cast of ten debut actors with special needs.

Sitaare Zameen Par: Aamir Khan’s Return to the Big Screen – Release Date, Cast, and More

News Analysis India — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Aamir Khan is set to star in ‘Sitaare Zameen Par,’ marking his comeback after 2022’s ‘Laal Singh Chaddha.’ The film has generated significant buzz, with Khan actively promoting it. The movie is scheduled for a theatrical release on June 20, 2025. Genelia D’souza also stars in the film, alongside Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishnan Varma, Vedant Sharmaa, Naman Misra, Rishi Shahani, Ashish Pendse, Samvit Desai, Simran Mangeshkar, Aayush Bhansali, Dolly Ahluwalia, Gurpal Singh, Brijendra Kala, Zeenat Hussain and Nikhat Khan, in supporting roles.

The plot is an adaptation of the 2018 Spanish film ‘Champions,’ revolving around a suspended basketball coach tasked with community service. He is assigned to coach a team of players with disabilities, helping them prepare for a basketball tournament.

Tickets will be available on BookMyShow and other online platforms. Khan is reportedly opting for a ‘pay-per-view’ release method instead of an OTT release. This approach would require viewers to pay specifically for the film, similar to the theatrical model, potentially offering greater benefits to the producers.

According to reports, Aamir Khan rejected a Rs 120 crore offer by Amazon Prime Video to release the movie on OTT.