Delhi CM Praises 'Kantara: Chapter 1' for Cultural Brilliance

New Delhi, Oct 7 (PTI) – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta recently lauded "Kantara: Chapter 1" for its outstanding portrayal of India’s spiritual depth and cultural richness during her meet with Rishab Shetty and his production team. Released on October 2, the film has been directed by Shetty, who also plays a central role. It serves as a prequel to his 2022 blockbuster, "Kantara," which became a cultural phenomenon due to its authentic storytelling and exploration of folklore and divine traditions from coastal Karnataka, ranking as one of the highest-grossing Kannada films ever. The film is produced by Hombale Films. Chief Minister Gupta expressed her admiration on her X handle, posting a note accompanied by photos with Shetty. She stated, "Met Rishab Shetty, actor and director of 'Kantara Chapter 1,' and his team at the Mukhyamantri Janseva Sadan today. The film beautifully reflects India’s spiritual depth and cultural richness, bringing alive the essence of our traditions. Works like Kantara proudly carry the spirit of our heritage to the global stage. Wishing the entire team great success in this remarkable cinematic journey." "Kantara: Chapter 1" has already amassed over Rs 200 crore at the domestic box office.

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