Rishab Shetty, a popular Kannada actor-director, sought the blessings of the deity Panjurli Daiva before shooting the prequel to his successful film, Kantara.The film was inspired by the Bhoota Kola festival, which is based on local deities and is celebrated in Karnataka.
Rishab shared a video on his Instagram handle, showing him attending the festival.
In the video, Rishab could be seen seeking Daiva’s blessings with the Kantara team, and he talked about the need to surrender to nature in the caption.
He also announced that the prequel to Kantara is in the works, and the work on the prequel is going on, with the film expected to go on floors later this year.
Rishab explained that he had visualized the idea for the prequel while filming Kantara, as the history of the local deities and Bhoota Kola is deep-rooted.
He is currently researching to complete the writing part.
Kantara, released in 2022, was a massive hit and showcased the local deities and Bhoota Kola festival, which is unique to the region.The film’s success and Rishab’s reverence towards local deities highlight his deep-rooted connection to his culture and traditions.
Rishab’s fans and those who loved Kantara are eagerly anticipating more information about the prequel.His dedication to depicting local traditions and customs through his movies has endeared him to his fans and earned him a special place in their hearts.
Kishore, an actor from Kantara, recently called Yash’s KGF: Chapter 2 a mindless film and said it was not his type of cinema.
