Rishab Shetty begins script work for Kantara 2

We had earlier reported that Rishab Shetty’s Kantara sequel is definitely in the works. Sharing details about this project, producer Vijay Kiragandur of Hombale Films reveals that Rishab Shetty and his team of writers are back in the actor-filmmaker’s hometown of Keradi. “Rishab and his team are currently beginning the work on the script, and he will take two months to get ready. Accordingly, we will reveal official details about the multilingual project in due time, probably in June when we plan to go on floors,” says the producer, adding, “Whether this will be a prequel or sequel to Kantara will be known only after the script is ready.”

The makers are also hoping to make Kantara 2 hit the screens in the summer of 2024. “As per the plan, Kantara shooting will happen across different seasons, and hopefully, we can hit the theatres during the second quarter of 2024,” he says.

Rishab Shetty, producer Vijay Kiragandur and the team recently attended the Bhoota Khola festival when they sought Daiva Kola blessings, and fulfilled the vow over the success of Kantara. Meanwhile, the Hindi version of the action thriller completed a successful 100-day run.

Kantara, which starred Rishab, Kishore, Sapthambi Gowda, and Achyuth Kumar, was about the man-nature conflict, and became a roaring success across the country. With music by Ajaneesh Loknath, Kantara had cinematography by Aravind Kashyap.