New Delhi: The makers of KGF and Salaar announced the release of the trailer of their next movie titled ‘Kantara’.The trailer of Kantara, starring actor Rishab Shetty, was released on Monday morning ahead of the film's release in cinemas on September 30. Going by the visuals, the movie promises an intense and exciting drama set against the rural backdrop of sandalwood smuggling. The background music of the movie ‘Kantara’ meticulously brings together a tale of myths, legends and superstition. 


Rishab Shetty plays the lead protagonist, sporting a thick moustache and beard, looks menacing and leaves a solid impact in just a few seconds. The trailer takes off with a story of a King who gave a piece of land to the forest tribes. 



Shot across uniquely rugged landscapes and the hinterland of Coastal Karnataka, the story spells sacred customs and traditions, hidden treasures and generational secrets. It also has an element of local sports and folklore involved in it. The trailer deeply epitomizes, how mythical and supernatural elements can come together to create fear in people's minds. 


The trailer's unique pace keeps the viewer hooked until the mystery surrounding the forest is uncovered. The best feature of the trailer is how it encapsulates raw fear as each character faces their own demons. The visuals also assure us that the film will be high on spectacular action sequences.


‘Kantara’ can be another stunner in the making from Hombale Films, the makers of KGF. The trailer for the movie looks rock solid and intrigues the viewers with its beautiful blend of the background score. 


Sadly, the movie is only being released in the Kannada language. The makers are considering the option of dubbing the same in other languages as well. For the OTT platforms, the deal hasn’t been disclosed yet.


Kantara is directed by the lead Rishabh Shetty. Sapthami Gowda the female lead gets to play a feisty character in the movie with a touch of romance with the male protagonist. The film also stars Kishore, Pramod Shetty and Achyuth Kumar in the lead roles. The film is produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the Hombale Films banner. 


The movie is slated to release on September 30. The fans are surely in for a delightful treat at Dusshera.