Kantara, a movie by Hombale Films, has gotten amazing reviews from the general public ever since it was released. Following the uproar it caused in India, the movie was favorably received around the as well. The addition of 50 more screens in Karnataka after the movie's OTT debut is a recent illustration of the demand for it continuing to rise. Even the Tulu version was later made available in Australia. The writer, director, and actor Rishab Shetty was recently spotted expressing his gratitude for all the support the public offered to the movie after it received a positive response.
A video uploaded on social media by the film's makers, Hombale Films, showed Rishab Shetty chatting while they scribbled down a caption that reads (English), "The Tulu version of Kantara, a legend that has become an unprecedented success thanks to God's blessings and fans' wishes, will release in theaters near you on December 02, 2022. We have made this movie so as not to harm the rituals and beliefs of Tulunada. Hombale Film Team is grateful for all your support."
In the video, the actor continued, "Greetings to everyone. I am here to share a few things with you. On December 2, Kantara is releasing in Tulu. This is my first movie released in Tulu Language. The entire team is happy that you all have made Kantara a huge success and we are grateful for that. Kantara in Tulu is getting released in both Karnataka and overseas with the maximum number of theatres. So, I request everyone to please come and watch Kantara in Tulu."
"When Kantara was released in Kannada, the movie showcased the culture and tradition of the coastal region of Karnataka, and there was a huge demand to dub this movie in Tulu. So, as you all wished Kantara is getting released in Tulu. And addition to this, as I have observed on Social Media and other platforms that when the movie was released I made a request and I am requesting again not to mimic on stages and make reels about Daiva. These kinds of acts hurt our sentiments and also hurt the people who follow this culture and traditions", he added.
"Along with this, there were a few apps that we blocked with the help of the Production house-Hombale films, and we have kept an eye on them to stop this kind of practice. There were a few issues that came up after the release of the movie questioning the existence of Daivaradhane and that for those who don’t believe in it is itself a belief and for those who say this is a superstition. If you don’t believe it’s okay but you can't question others who have believed in this. Please don’t harm others' feelings who believe in these rituals. Personally, if someone asks me whether Kantara or Daiva is important, I would always say Daiva. Because, if not for Daiva, Kantara wouldn’t have reached this level. Daiva is much important and I believe in it," Shetty added.
"And there were few discussions regarding the beliefs. And when mistakes happen we often say, Daiva will look after it in every instance whether it is good or bad because we are not more powerful than Daiva and that is what I believe in. I am heartily thankful. We made this cinema without harming the rituals and even our beliefs were the same, still the same, and will be the same always and forever. You have stood by us, and supported us. This will inspire us to do greater things. Again, I will dedicate this entire movie to Daivanarthakaru, Daivaradhakaru, Daivasevakaru, their community and families, and also our Karnataka Rathna Dr. Puneeth Rajkumar," the actor concluded.
Kantara was released on September 30 in Kannada and October 14 in Hindi, respectively. Rishab Shetty is the film's writer and director. Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, and Kishore Kumar G play important roles in the movie, which is produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda under the banner of Hombale Films.
