September 30, 2022 (Kannada); October 14, 2022 (Hindi).
Rishab Shetty (dual role as Shiva/Annappa), Sapthami Gowda (Leela), Kishore (Murali), and Achyuth Kumar (Devendra Suttooru). Kantara-ALegend20221080PHindi TheMoviezflixinmkv
Won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment , while Rishab Shetty won Best Actor . September 30, 2022 (Kannada); October 14, 2022 (Hindi)
Critics widely praised the background score by B. Ajaneesh Loknath and the cinematography by Arvind S. Kashyap . Prequel: Kantara: Chapter 1 Sapthami Gowda (Leela)