Bhubaneswar, July 8 -- Kannada actor, filmmaker and National Award winner Rishab Shetty celebrated his 43rd birthday on July 7, with fans and colleagues across the country pouring in wishes on social media.

Adding to the celebrations, the actor shared a major update on the much-awaited Kantara franchise, revealing that work on Kantara: Chapter 2 has already commenced.

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During a recent interaction, Rishab revealed that the creative process for Kantara: Chapter 2 has already begun, signalling steady progress on one of Indian cinema's most awaited films.

The original Kantara (2022) emerged as a nationwide blockbuster, earning widespread c...