Kantara 2 teaser: Rishab Shetty soaked in blood takes us back to origins of legend - watch

Rishab Shetty of Kantara fame dropped the first look teaser on Monday. The film titled Kantara Legend: Chapter 1 is a prequel to Kantara: A Legend and will showcase the origins of the legend upon which the first installment was based.

Hyderabad: Hombale Films is ready to mesmerize audiences once again with their latest cinematic masterpiece, Kantara Chapter 1, following the resounding success of Kantara: A Legend last year. The makers have unveiled the highly anticipated movie's first look, promising an intense and otherworldly cinematic experience. In Kantara 2, titled Kantara Legend: Chapter 1, Rishab Shetty presents a tale drenched in blood, revealing the origins of the legend.

Actor Rishab Shetty made history by both acting in and directing the 2022 Kannada blockbuster, Kantara. After receiving overwhelming acclaim in Karnataka, the film was released nationwide in different languages and gained widespread acceptance across India. Now, the first look of Kantara 2, named Kantara Legend: Chapter 1, has been released, providing a sneak peek into the legend upon which Kantara was based.

The first look is enigmatic and dark, with Rishab standing in the center of a circle as he gazes towards a light. The video begins with the recognizable roar heard in the first movie. Then, the narrator poses a thought-provoking question, "Light. Everyone can see everything in light. But this is not light, this is vision. Vision of the past, present, and future. The light that reveals all. Can you perceive it?"

The teaser offers a glimpse of Rishab Shetty in an unprecedented avatar, allowing the audience to enter his visionary world crafted by the director. It also creates an atmosphere brimming with suspense and curiosity. The teaser concludes with a unique touch – seven different musical ragas representing each of the seven languages in which Kantara Chapter 1 will be released.

Last year, Kantara took the global film industry by storm, captivating audiences with its folklore-based narrative that delves into the intricate connection between humanity and nature. The film revolves around the conflict between humans and nature, with Shiva as the renegade who rebels against the natural order. Set and filmed in Keradi, a coastal region of Karnataka, it showcases the cultures of Kambla and Bhootha Kola.

Rishab Shetty and Hombale Films continue to redefine the realm of divine cinema with Kantara Chapter 1, a testament to their dedication in creating groundbreaking and globally acclaimed films.