India, Sept. 27 -- At one point, it seemed that Rishab Shetty's much-awaited Kantara prequel, Kantara Chapter 1 would not release in Kerala, after all. Malayalam actor-filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran's theatrical share demand in the first two weeks of the film's release went against standard norms for dubbed movies, and the stand-off between his banner and an exhibitors' federation became a hurdle. However, the impasse was resolved and the film will arrive in theatres in Kerala on October 2, 2025 along with the rest of the world.

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Earlier on September 27, the North ...