Sandalwood star Rishab Shetty is gearing up for his role in the eagerly awaited sequel ‘Jai Hanuman’ directed by Prasanth Varma. Meanwhile, the actor has already started filming for his much-anticipated project, Kantara: Chapter 1.
Following the massive success of the period action thriller film ‘Kantara’, which was released in 2022, Rishab Shetty announced its prequel. As anticipation mounts, lead actor and director Rishab Shetty has commenced the third shooting schedule. Reports indicate that production is halfway complete, with this new schedule set to include intense action sequences.
Sources suggest that a 60-day rigorous shoot is set to kickoff with Rishab Shetty for action-packed scenes and songs. The actor has undergone a year of specialized training in horse riding, Indian martial art, and Kalaripayattu to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience for audiences.
Directed by Rishab Shetty himself, the film is produced under the prestigious banner of Hombale Films. Ajaneesh Loknath is composing the musical tunes for this film. Kantara: Chapter 1 is expected to grace theaters worldwide in 2025.
With Kantara introducing the roots of folklore, this upcoming prequel will delve into the story of its origin, set against the Kadambas dynasty in Banavasi. The first-look teaser of this film was released earlier on November 27, 2023. Fans are eagerly anticipating the updates. Stay tuned for more exciting details.