Kantara 2 teaser: Rishab Shetty introduces us to the sacred echoes of the past. Watch

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As the full moon illuminates a cavern floor, a blood-soaked man wielding a trident comes into view. With a rudraksha around his neck and long, flowing hair, his presence intensifies as the pulsating background score builds. When his face is finally revealed, we also see glowing embers in his eyes, setting the stage for a darker and more intense tale. Penned and helmed by Rishab Shetty himself, who earned the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the 2022 film, Kantara: Chapter 1 – A Legend will hit the screens on October 2, 2025, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti.

Produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner of Hombale Films, Kantara 2 will be released in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Bengali and English. “Step into the sacred echoes of the past,” the production house noted on social media while sharing the promo video.

Watch Kantara 2 teaser here:

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While the film is billed as a prequel to the events of Kantara, the central plot remains shrouded in mystery, with the makers keeping details about the cast too under wraps. The original 2022 film received critical acclaim and also won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.

The technical team for Kantara 2 includes Arvind S Kashyap as director of photography (DOP), B Ajaneesh Loknath handling the music and background score, Banglan as the production designer and Prathik Shetty as the editor, promising a seamless and visually compelling cinematic experience.