Hombale Films is making the Kantara franchise, and it has already carved out a space for itself with its strong storytelling and cultural reality. With the success of the first film in 2018, the team is going to increase the cinematic universe with a prequel directed by Rishab Shetty. The prequel has completed shooting and is in the middle of post-production and is set for an elaborate release on October 2.
But even before the prequel reaches the screens, all attention has been moved to Kantara 3, which is already creating huge industry hype.
As per sources within the industry, director Rishab Shetty is working on a level-up story for Kantara 3 that will propel the franchise into new directions. In a shocking but exciting twist, the producers are said to be planning to induct a top Telugu star to boost the film’s appeal beyond Indian shores.
And the name creating ripples across social media? None other than Young Tiger NTR.
Rumors are strong that Jr NTR is being shortlisted to play a key role in Kantara 3, a character described as the fulcrum of the film’s theme and bound to generate huge fan frenzy. If true, this association of Rishab Shetty and NTR may turn out to be a game-changer in Indian filmmaking. The combination of Shetty’s engrossing storytelling and NTR’s charismatic on-screen presence could give us an electrifying cinematic experience.
The possible collaboration is not only a regional treat—it’s supposed to create a pan-India phenomenon. With Kantara having a cult following and NTR’s already huge fan base spanning across states, this pairing has the potential to revolutionize at the box office. From South India to the North, this team can potentially break records and create a new benchmark for multilingual, culturally diverse content.
Big-budget pan-India films are dominating Indian cinema right now so a collaboration of this scale could be one of the biggest film celebrations moving forward. If everything lines up, fans have a true feast of treasure that combines legacy, originality, and high-wattage star power in a completely original way.
