Before even Kantara Chapter 3 hits the screens, Rishab Shetty is already considering his options ahead. In a recent update, the actor and director confirmed that the production of the third film in the immensely popular series is already underway, indicating that there are more to the story of Kantara. In terms of plans for the series' future, Shetty revealed that he has already begun working on writing ideas for the next movie in the series. As Kantara Chapter 2 is currently his main focus, he confessed that he "cannot keep quiet."

Rishab Shetty Begins Writing for the Third Film

It was reported by Rishab Shetty himself that he has already begun working on the screenplay of the next film despite the ongoing progress of Kantara Chapter 3 towards release. The director said that narrating a story never ends; he keeps getting new ideas, which make it impossible to leave the film unfinished after finishing one. This means that there is no end to the universe of Kantara yet, although Rishab Shetty did not provide any details about the story or its release date.

Kantara
Image Source: X

Why the Franchise Continues to Grow

The original film Kantara gained popularity across the nation upon its release because of the combination of folklore, mythology, and action with grounded narrative. The success of Kantara inspired another installment in the form of Kantara Chapter 3 that narrates events that are related to the original story and at the same time adds to the mythological world created by Kantara. According to Shetty, there are more stories left to tell in the world of Kantara.

What's Next for Rishab Shetty?

In addition to Chapter 3 of Kantara, there are a few other films that the actor-director is currently working on. These include Jai Hanuman and The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Despite having many commitments lined up for himself, Shetty confirmed that working on the next story of Kantara is still very close to his heart. This news has definitely left many fans relieved regarding their future plans.

Kantara
Image Source: X

Fans Excited About the Future of Kantara

The recent statements made by Shetty have already generated lots of excitement amongst his fans, who eagerly anticipate the continuation. As for now, despite the fact that Kantara Chapter 3 has not been released yet, the announcement that the plot ideas for the third movie are already being developed has ignited even more debates on social media platforms. At the moment, the director himself has decided to keep things under wraps and work on finishing Kantara Chapter 3.

Final Take

The latest update from Rishab Shetty has proven that there is indeed a plan to make Kantara into a franchise series. Considering that the second chapter of Kantara hasn’t even been released yet and that early stages of writing the third episode have begun, there is sure to be more folklore tales in the future.