Actor and director Rishab Shetty has announced the prequel of Kantara as the film completed 100 days
Speaking at an event on Kantara completing 100 days, Rishabh Shetty said, “We are very pleased and thankful to the audience who had shown immense love and support to Kantara and taking the journey ahead, 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 Kantara.”
Hombale Films founder Vijay Kiragandur said in a recent interaction that the film’s shooting is likely to start in June since a portion of it requires the rainy season
Vijay Kiragandur said in a recent interaction that the Kantara prequel is likely to release in theatres across India in April-May next year
The prequel will delve into the relationship between the villagers, the local deity, and the troubled king. The king made an agreement to protect the villagers and the land around him with the local deity but things turn south
The film is likely to have a much higher budget compared to the first part despite the style, narration, and cinematography being familiar to Kantara. More cast members may be added
As the Kantara prequel is likely to go on floors from June this year, here’s a look at how much the first part made at the box office
As of Feb 7
Source: Sacnilk
Here’s how Kantara fared at the domestic and international box office:
- Budget: Around Rs 16 cr
- India net box office: Rs 309.64 cr
- India gross box office: Rs 363.82 cr
- Worldwide box office: Rs 407.82 cr
- Overseas box office: Rs 44 cr
- Verdict: All-time blockbuster
Kantara is an action thriller focusing on the man versus nature dynamics with traditions such as Bhootha Kola (a spiritual dance) and Kambala (annual bull race) in the backdrop
Kantara features Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, Pramod Shetty, Achyuth Kumar, and Kishore in lead roles