Rishab Shetty announces 'Kantara 2' launch in 2024; Says it will be a ‘Prequel’. Read more here

Actor-Director Rishab Shetty has confirmed the release of the highly anticipated movie ‘Kantara 2’ in 2024 across the globe. The filmmaker made the announcements during an event commemorating Kanatara’s 100-day run at the theatres and its super success.


Speaking to the media, Rishab opened up on various important things concerning 'Kantara' and the upcoming second edition. The director left the audience in shock when he stated that ‘Kantara’ was supposedly the second part of the series. He said that what the viewers saw was in reality ‘Part 2’ while ‘Part 1’ still awaits its release next year. Rishab added that the idea for the film came to his mind during the shooting of ‘Kantara’ because the history of Kantara still has more depth to unravel. The filmmaker said that currently they are midway into discovering more details. He said that it is early to disclose the highlights about the upcoming film because the research is still in its nascent stage.



The filmmaker announced that he is currently working on the script of ‘Kantara 2.’ The movie will be bankrolled by Homable Films. 'Kantara' was made with a small budget of INR 16 crore and successfully earned over INR 450 crores in collections.

'Kantara' hit the cinemas on September 30, 2022. The movie depicted the story of a small community inhabiting the woods of Kadabettu, Karnataka. The plot showcased an intriguing human versus nature clash where villagers fought evil forces to protect their land. The protagonist Shiva, played by Rishab Shetty, defended his village and gave a new dimension to ‘heroism’ pictured in Indian films. The movie had talented actors like Kishore, Achyuth Kumar, Sapthami Gowda, and Pramod Shetty in lead roles.

FAQ

Q1. Which industry does Rishab Shetty work in?
Ans. Rishab Shetty is an actor and filmmaker who primarily works for the Kannada film industry.


Q2. Who is the producer of 'Kantara'?
Ans. 'Kantara' is produced by Vijay Kiragandur