# Kantara 2: A Special Update From Director Rishab Shetty!

Announcements · Published 2023-03-23 06:33:34

> On the auspicious occasion of Ugadi, Rishab Shetty announced that he had started writing the script for Kantara 2.

[Kantara](https://clapnumber.com/movies/telugu/kantara), the devotional film that was released in 2022, became one of the biggest blockbusters in the Sandalwood film industry. The movie was directed by [Rishab Shetty](https://clapnumber.com/celebrity/rishab-shetty) and had [Sapthami Gowda](https://clapnumber.com/celebrity/sapthami-gowda) in the lead role. The film revolved around the concept of devotion and spirituality, and it was appreciated by both the audience and critics alike. The movie's success had left fans eagerly anticipating the possibility of a sequel.

[Rishab Shetty](https://clapnumber.com/celebrity/rishab-shetty) had already expressed his interest in creating a prequel for [Kantara](https://clapnumber.com/movies/telugu/kantara), and on the auspicious occasion of Ugadi, he announced that he had started writing the script for [Kantara](https://clapnumber.com/movies/telugu/kantara) 2. This news has got the fans excited about the prequel, which is expected to delve deeper into the backstory of the movie's characters.

Hombale Films, known for bankrolling some of the biggest movies in the Kannada film industry, will be producing [Kantara](https://clapnumber.com/movies/telugu/kantara) 2 on a grand scale. With their excellent track record, the production house has created high expectations among fans for the upcoming prequel.

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