# Kantara Isn’t Done Yet — Rishab Shetty Confirms Chapter 2 Is Already Being Written

URL: https://technosports.co.in/kantara-isnt-done-yet-rishab-shetty/  
Published: 2026-07-08  
Updated: 2026-07-08  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Just when fans thought they could catch their breath after “Kantara: Chapter 1,” Rishab Shetty is already back at his desk, pen in hand, plotting the next chapter of the universe that made him a household name.

Speaking to Variety India, the actor-director confirmed that writing for “Kantara: Chapter 2” has officially begun. “I need to do that. I cannot keep quiet about my directorial work. I find peace of mind and happiness when I am doing it,” he shared, revealing that his team of writers is already deep into the process.

It’s a rare admission of pure creative compulsion — not driven by box office pressure, but by the storyteller’s own need to keep building this world.

## Rishab Shetty: What’s Confirmed So Far on Kantara?

| Project | Role | Status |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kantara: Chapter 2 | Director & writer | Writing in progress |
| Jai Hanuman | Lead actor | Filming, pan-India fantasy film |
| The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj | Lead actor | Lined up after Jai Hanuman |

## Why This Update Matters

“Kantara: Chapter 1” wasn’t just another hit — it became one of the defining films to shape [Indian cinema](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinema_of_India) in recent years, blending folklore, spirituality, and grounded performances into a genre of its own. A sequel confirmation this early signals just how invested Shetty is in expanding that mythology rather than letting it fade after one successful run.

![Kantara](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/jntstt-1024x614.jpg)

He’s also being deliberate about his acting slate, choosing to take on Jai Hanuman and The Pride of Bharat one at a time rather than juggling both — a signal that each project demands a distinct physical and emotional transformation.

For more South cinema updates, franchise trackers, and star interviews, keep following [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in/) as new details emerge.

With writing already underway, the Kantara universe is far from finished — and if history is any indication, Chapter 2 will be worth the wait.

## FAQs

### **Q1. Has Kantara: Chapter 2 officially started?**

 Writing has begun, with Rishab Shetty and his team actively working on the script.

### **Q2. What is Rishab Shetty working on next as an actor?**

He’ll next appear in Jai Hanuman, followed by The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.