Rishab Shetty says next 'Kantara' movie will be a prequel, to be released in 2024

Kantara star Rishab Shetty has revealed that the upcoming film in his blockbuster franchise will be a prequel story.

The multihyphenate artist shared the details about the much-anticipated film at an event in Bengaluru to mark 100 days of Kantara in theatres.

The story of Kantara is set around a small community living in the woodlands of Kaadubettu in the southern coastal state of Karnataka.

Weaving an interesting plot of human versus nature conflict, where death leads to war between villagers and evil forces and Shiva, a rebel defends his village and nature.

The writer-director, who also stars in franchise, said the team is currently researching for the prequel and won't he won't be able to share any plot details.

Vijay Kiragandur, the founder of Hombale Films, said they are working hard to present a story which is "more massive and grand than before".

Kantara released in theatres on September 30. It also featured Sapthami Gowda, Kishore Kumar G and Achyuth Kumar.