Rishab Shetty's Blockbuster 'Kantara' To Get A Prequel

Bengaluru, January 21 - The Kannada film industry peaked in 2022 with back-to-back multiple box office blockbusters, led by Hombale Films' KGF 2, starring superstar Yash. Another film from the same studio, which stunned one and all with its phenomenal success was actor, and filmmaker Rishab Shetty's Kantara.

Rooted in folklore, "Kantara" made a big punch at the box office and grossed over 400 crores worldwide against a budget of just around 15 crores. It is one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema, and with such massive numbers, the second part of the film was inevitable which was recently confirmed by Hombale Films.



While "Kantara 2" was already announced, it is now revealed that it will be a prequel rather than continuing the story with a sequel part, Rishab Shetty has reportedly confirmed the development. "Kantara 2" will delve into the back story of folklore that features in the first part.

Rishab Shetty has started working on the script and he has gone to the forests of coastal Karnataka to conduct research for the film. The shoot for the prequel will start by June or July this year as the makers are eyeing April/May 2024 release on the Pan India level. The first part tells the story of the conflict between some villagers and an officer from the forestry department about the protection of a local deity in the jungle.

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