India, Sept. 6 -- In a little under 4 weeks, actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty will bring the much-awaited Kantara Chapter 1 to theatres. Unlike the 2022 original Kantara, which had a teaser out in April and then a trailer in early September, this time around, the makers seem to be in no hurry to give audiences a sneak peek. It's a given that audiences will throng theatres to see the prequel, especially since the buzz is that Rishab is presenting an origin story for Panjurli Daiva.

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So, the makers have instead poured all their attention into ensuring the film's October 2 theatrical release is smooth ...