Rishab Shetty to start shooting for 'Kantara' prequel from April

Actor Rishab Shetty, renowned for his versatile performances in the Kannada film industry, is gearing up to embark on a new cinematic journey as he steps into the shoes of his character once again for the highly anticipated prequel to the acclaimed movie, 'Kantara.' The film is expected to go on floors this April.

A source close to the project informed India Today exclusively, "Rishab has already begun prepping for his character. The film will see him in a very different avatar and physique. It will definitely be different from what you saw in Kantara. A massive set has



been built on a large scale in his (Rishab's) hometown. People there have been very cooperative and also excited about the film. It's been his dream to make this film and since Kantara received so much love from the audience, he is even more pumped up to show his fans and audience the prequel."

The source added, "Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 will go on floors from next month in full swing. It will shed light on the formative experiences and defining moments that shaped the protagonist's journey, offering a deeper understanding of the character's motivations and complexities."