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Rishab Shetty’s Kantara 2 is one of the most-anticipated films of the year, with fans eagerly waiting for the prequel to Kantara – which garnered widespread critical and commercial acclaim across the country. After the massive success of Kantara, actor-turned-director Rishab Shetty is committed to living up to viewers’ expectations, aiming to hit it off the park with the socio-fantasy.
Kantara, based on the culture and folklore of the Tulu-speaking community, explores the age-old tradition of Buta Kola, a ritual dance that is held to honour the local deities. It’s a cinematic story that is narrated in a folk tale spanning generations, while also showcasing a close relationship between demigods and its people. The film was a spiritual awakening for many Indians irrespective of a diverse set of traditional practices, helping many connect with their roots.
Now, as per the buzz, after the monumental impact of Kantara, Rishab Shetty has also scaled the budget of the second instalment. As per a Deccan Chronicle report, producers are ready to invest more than Rs 150 crore in the upcoming social rural thriller amid the ongoing frenzy surrounding the film. “Producers are willing to pump in more than Rs 150 crores to deliver a magnum opus to live up to the rising expectations around the action thriller,” Deccan Chronicle quoted a source as saying. Kantara was a monumental commercial success, raking up Rs 320 crores against its Rs 14 crore budget.
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