Rishab Shetty announces Kantara 2, here's what to expect from the film
Rishab Shetty’s directorial Kantara became one of the most successful pan-India films in the history of Indian Cinema. After the smashing success of part 1, Shetty is all set to come up with its prequel and fans can’t keep calm.
The actor-director announced the news during an event in Bengaluru that was organised to celebrate the 100-day theatrical run of Kantara.
Speaking at the event, Shetty thanked his fans for the immense love and support he received for Kantara. He further revealed that what was seen in Part 1 is actually Part 2 and Part 1 will hit the silver screen next year.
Shetty also opened up about the idea and said it came to his mind while shooting Kantara because the history of the film has more depth to it. Speaking about the filming, he said the makers are currently getting more details and the research for Kantara’s prequel is underway.
Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, the Kannada action-thriller became a blockbuster hit in 2022 and emerged as the second highest-grossing Kannada film of all time. Set in Keradi in coastal Karnataka, the film revolves around the Bhoota Kola practice.
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The film stars Rishabh Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, and Kishore in the lead roles. After the success of its Kannada version, the makers announced its dubbed Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam versions as well. The domestic net collections of all the versions crossed Rs 200 crore in 30 days, reports said.
Kantara also made it to the list of feature films eligible for the Academy Awards 2022. The film got its entry in the Best Picture and Best Actor categories.
Rishab Shetty had earlier won the National Film Award for Best Children’s Film at the 66th National Film Awards for Sarkari Hi Pra Shaale, Koduge: Ramanna Rai, and Kasaragodu.
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