Kantara 2 New Poster With Release Date Out, But Rishab Shetty Fans Not Happy

As Rishab Shetty turns a year older on Monday, the makers of his much-awaited movie Kantara 2 have announced the date of its release.

Rishab Shetty's Birthday Gift To Fans

Well, the Kantara 2 will be out on October 2. Announcing the news, Hombale Films, in a post, said, Where legends are born and the roar of the wild echoes... 🔥
#Kantara - A prequel to the masterpiece that moved millions. Wishing the trailblazing force behind the legend, @shetty_rishab a divine and glorious birthday.

The much-awaited prequel to the divine cinematic phenomenon... #KantaraChapter1 roars into cinemas worldwide on October 2nd, 2025.ದಂತಕಥೆಯ ಮುನ್ನುಡಿ... ಆ ನುಡಿಗೊಂದು ಪರಿಚಯ... ಮನದಾಳದ ಕಥೆಗೆ ಮತ್ತೊಮ್ಮೆ ಸ್ವಾಗತ."

Netizens' Reaction

A new look of Rishab was also on the occasion, which has managed to get a good response from the netizens. A user wrote, "What a poster."

Another user said, "The roar of the wild and the depth of folklore promise another cinematic phenomenon."

The third user commented, "Happy Birthday @shetty_rishab sir 🥳🎂🤝 & Best Wishes to #KantaraChapter1 from NTR @tarak9999 fans."

Why Rishab Shetty Fans Are Not Happy?

However, many are disappointed because the makers have not released a teaser.

A netizen wrote, "Expected at least a tiny glimpse video today... but it's okay, the poster speaks volumes too."

The second user stated, "Happy Birthday Rishabh avare 🌟🧁🎉 Ond teaser bidodalva."

The story of the upcoming movie is set during the reign of Kadambas of Banavas. Rishab himself has written and directed the movie, which is produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda under Hombale Films.

The shooting commenced in November 2023. The first look and teaser was released on 27 November 2023. Rishab Shetty plays the role of a Naga Sadhu with superhuman powers. The film has B Ajaneesh Loknath's music.

The first part of the movie had become a sleeper hit. Hence, a mounting of expectations is riding on Rishab Shetty's upcoming movie.