The team behind Kantara: Chapter 1 has finally announced cast details for the eagerly awaited prequel to Kantara starring Rishab Shetty. Hombale Films revealed the first look of Gulshan Devaiah as the villain, ‘Kulashekara,’ on August 19.
In the pic, you see Gulshan lounging on a throne, all blinged up with jewelry and a crown. The first look has increased excitement for the film, making fans eager to learn more about his character.
8 AM Metro Fame Gulshan Devaiah Plays The Villain Character In Kantara Chapter 1
Written by Rishab Shetty, Kantara: Chapter 1 revisits the roots of the original story. The film has a good hype across all Indian film audiences, and they are even more excited as they learn that Gulshan Devaiah plays the villain in Kantara: Chapter 1.
In the first part of Kantara, we dive into a fictional village where a Kambala champion turns from a brat to a divine art performer and saves the lives of the fellow villagers. Released in 2022, it became a nationwide success and won Rishab Shetty the National Award for Best Actor. Kantara Chapter 1 releases in theaters on October 2, 2025.
