The producers of Kantara: Chapter 1, the highly awaited prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara, have made an emotional appeal to people asking them not to support piracy. Launched on October 2 in six languages—Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and English—the film has released to positive reviews and censoring out crowd.
Taking to social media, production house Hombale Films said:
“Dear Kantara fans and movie enthusiasts, right from the start, Kantara has belonged to you as much as it is ours. Your support and affection have seen this journey through. We respectfully request you not to encourage piracy. It destroys the film, but more importantly, the dreams and hard work of thousands who worked day and night to make it come alive.”
The team also strongly advised not recording or sharing theatre footage, stating further, “Kantara Chapter 1 was made for the cinema—for you to feel each sound, each frame, each emotion as originally intended. Let’s safeguard this experience together and leave Kantara an unforgettable memory in theatres.”
The movie has received stern admiration from celebrities and fans. Indian cricketer Varun Chakravarthy posted on his Twitter account, “#Kantara has to be one of the best representations of India’s diverse and intricate cultures… Fantastic and mind-blowing!”
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Renowned Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga also showered praise on the film, terming it “a cinematic thunderstorm” and a “true masterpiece.” He admired Rishab Shetty’s solo act and the chilling background score by Ajaneesh Loknath. Hombale Films received it graciously, stating they were “overwhelmed” by the appreciation.
Directed, written, and starring Rishab Shetty, Kantara: Chapter 1 is staged against the backdrop of the Kadamba dynasty rule in Banavasi and features Rukmini Vasanth and Jayaram alongside Shetty. Made by Vijay Kiragandur, the movie follows Hombale Films’ tradition of making powerful, culturally connected cinema.
