We all know about the history that the film Kantara has created. And now actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty said that Kantara 2 will hit theatres worldwide in 2024. Speaking at a Bengaluru event that was organized to celebrate the 100-day theatrical run of Kantara and its grand success, he announced this piece of good news.
He said that “We thank the audience for their immense love and support for Kantara. With the blessing of almighty Daiva, the film has successfully completed 100 days and I would like to take this opportunity to announce the prequel of the film.”
Rishab further added,“What you have seen is actually Part 2, Part 1 will come next year. The idea came to my mind while I was shooting for Kantara. It is because the history of Kantara has more depth to it. Currently, we are in the middle of digging into more details. As the research is still underway, it would be very early to reveal details about the film.”
Coming to Kantara, it is a Kannada-language action thriller film written and directed by Rishab Shetty, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films. The film stars Shetty as a Kambala champion who is at loggerheads with an upright forest officer, Murali. The film got good response from all the corners.