With his dual roles as director and actor in the 2022 Kannada blockbuster Kantara, actor Rishab Shetty made history. Following an enormous reception in Karnataka, the movie was distributed in several languages around the nation before making its way throughout India. Recently, the first glimpse of Kantara 2, also known as Kantara narrative: Chapter 1, was made public. It provides a glimpse into the beginnings of the narrative that served as the inspiration for Kantara. With a peep inside the director’s imaginative universe, the teaser presents actor-director Rishab Shetty in a never-before-seen avatar. The beginning of a legend is heralded by the roar that has become a staple of the first installment. A thrilling and mysterious atmosphere is created by the teaser, laying the groundwork for an engrossing cinematic experience.
On September 30, of last year, Kantara was launched. Both reviewers and viewers responded favorably to the movie. Kantara, which is set in the made-up hamlet of Dakshina Kannada, centers on Rishab Shetty, who plays a Kambala champion and engages in combat with a morally reclusive Forest Ranger. Kantara was included in the list of 301 feature films that were nominated for the 2023 Oscars.
The title of the prequel is Kantara: Chapter 1. According to sources, the film will explore the beginnings of the Panjurli Daiva, a heavenly spirit revered in Tulu territory, and is set between 301 and 400 AD. Part of the 2022 film ‘Kantara’ was Panjurli, a young male boar renowned for his immense power. December marks the start of the film’s production, which is headed by Hombale Films. A huge set has been built for the movie. In the upcoming days, the cast and crew identities will be made public.