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Actor Ranveer Singh apologized to Rishab Shetty for mimicking a scene from “Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1” at IFFI Goa, saying his intention was to admire Shetty’s performance and not hurt anyone’s sentiments.

Ranveer Singh Apologizes to Rishab Shetty for Kantara Mimicry

Ranveer Singh Apologizes for Kantara Scene

Actor Ranveer Singh apologized to Rishab Shetty for mimicking a scene from &ldquo;Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1&rdquo; at IFFI Goa, saying his intention was to admire Shetty&rsquo;s performance and not hurt anyone&rsquo;s sentiments.

Actor Ranveer Singh issued an apology to Rishab Shetty for mimicking the scene from "Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1" and said his intention wasn't to "hurt anyone's sentiments".
Both the actors were present at the closing ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, which was held on November 28.
Singh stuck his tongue out as he imitated the scene from the film. As the clip surfaced on social media, the actor was trolled by many users for his distasteful behaviour.
The actor shared a statement on his Instagram story on Tuesday and said he has always deeply respected every culture and tradition. Singh also praised Shetty for his performance in the film.
"My intention was to highlight Rishab's incredible performance in the film. Actor to actor, I know how much it would take to perform that particular scene in the way that he did, for which he has my utmost admiration," he wrote.
<img src="https://cdn.editorji.com/692e8cecbf9e0_1764658412.png" width="319" height="562">
"I have always deeply respected every culture, tradition and belief in our country. If I've hurt anyone's sentiments, I sincerely apologise," he added.
Directed by Shetty, who also featured in the film, "Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1" released in October and was a prequel to 2022's film "Kantara".
Singh will next feature in "Dhurandhar", which will release in theatres on Friday. The film is directed by Aditya Dhar and also features Sanjay Dutt and Akshaye Khanna alongside Singh.

Rishab Shetty’s “Kantara: Chapter 1” has grossed Rs 427.5 crore worldwide within six days of release. The prequel to the 2022 blockbuster “Kantara” is on track to reach Rs 500 crore in its opening week.

Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ mints Rs 427.5 crore worldwide in six days

Rishab Shetty&rsquo;s &ldquo;Kantara: Chapter 1&rdquo; has grossed Rs 427.5 crore worldwide within six days of release. The prequel to the 2022 blockbuster &ldquo;Kantara&rdquo; is on track to reach Rs 500 crore in its opening week.

Actor-director Rishab Shetty&rsquo;s "Kantara: Chapter 1" has taken the box office by storm, grossing Rs 427.5 crore worldwide within six days of release, the makers said in a statement.
The movie is a prequel to Shetty&rsquo;s 2022 blockbuster &ldquo;Kantara&rdquo;, which became a cultural phenomenon for its rooted storytelling, exploration of folklore and divine traditions of coastal Karnataka, and went on to become one of the highest-grossing Kannada films of all time.
Released on October 2 in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, and English, the movie is produced by Hombale Films.
In a statement, the makers said the film is on track to reach Rs 500 crore in its opening week.
"In just six days, 'Kantara: Chapter 1' has collected a staggering Rs 427.5 crore worldwide, emerging as a global phenomenon. With such an extraordinary pace, the film is expected to touch the Rs 500 crore mark within a week and is steadily inching closer to the historic Rs 1000 crore milestone.
"The strong word-of-mouth, glowing reviews, and massive buzz across social media are all working in the film&rsquo;s favour," the makers said.
Set in pre-colonial Karnataka during the reign of the Kadambas from Banavasi, &ldquo;Kantara: Chapter 1&rdquo; depicts the conflict between the tribals of the Kantara forest and a tyrannical king.
Shetty, who directed, wrote and headlined the prequel, had earlier won the National Film Award for Best Actor as well as Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for &ldquo;Kantara&rdquo;.&nbsp;

Rishab Shetty has shared a fan's tweet apologising and correcting himself for minsconstruing Rishab's statement.

Rishab Shetty denies targeting Rashmika Mandanna; here's what he said

At the IFFI 2023 conference, Rishab said that he didn’t want to be the person who leaves the Kannada film industry after giving one hit. 

Rishab Shetty has shared a fan's tweet apologising and correcting himself for minsconstruing Rishab's statement. The actor's comment at a film festival was misconstrued as a jab at the actress who has transcended the borders of Kannada cinema.&nbsp;

Rishab Shetty&rsquo;s remark at the IFFI 2023 press conference wasn&rsquo;t received well by many fans who thought it was a dig at Rashmika Mandanna. And when an X user pointed out the same in a tweet, the fan faced severe backlash for misconstruing Rishab&rsquo;s statement.&nbsp; At the conference, Rishab said that he didn&rsquo;t want to be the person who leaves the Kannada film industry after giving one hit.&nbsp; The fan had to later correct himself and he also shared his apologies. Rishab reshared the tweet and wrote, &ldquo;No problem, ☺️ finally someone understood what I really meant to say.&rdquo;&nbsp; For the unversed, there have been rumours that a feud is going on between Rashmika and Rishab. After her engagement with Rakshit Shetty was called off, she transcended Kannada borders in her acting career. Rishab is currently working on Kantara 2, the prequel to the first part while Rashmika&rsquo;s &lsquo;Animal&rsquo; with Ranbir Kapoor released on December 1. The film is has received good word on Twitter. &nbsp;

PM Narendra Modi is in Bengaluru to inaugurate the Aero India show at Yelahanka&rsquo;s air station that will continue till February 17.&nbsp;

PM Modi meets Kannada actors Yash and Rishab Shetty in Bengaluru. See pics

Social media influencer and Youtuber Shraddha also shared her conversation with PM Modi. 

PM Narendra Modi is in Bengaluru to inaugurate the Aero India show at Yelahanka&rsquo;s air station that will continue till February 17.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Kannada actors Yash and Rishab Shetty along with blogger Aiyyo Shraddha and Ashwini, the late Puneeth Rajkumar&rsquo;s wife at Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru on Sunday. He is in the city to inaugurate the Aero India show at Yelahanka&rsquo;s air station.
The official twitter handle of BJP Karnataka shared a picture and wrote, &lsquo;Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi met Karnataka film stalwarts in Bengaluru. He discussed topics pertaining to culture, new India and the progress of Karnataka.&rsquo;
Kannada movies &lsquo;KGF-2&rsquo; and <a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/south/rishab-shetty-confirms-kantara-2-will-be-a-prequel-research-is-still-underway-1675738669360">Kantara</a> were pan Indian blockbusters last year.
Social media influencer and Youtuber Shraddha also shared her conversation with PM Modi and wrote, &lsquo;Namashkar, yes, I met the Honorable Prime Minister of our Country. His first word to me was &lsquo;Aiyyo!&rsquo;. I am not blinking, that&rsquo;s my &lsquo;O My God, he really said that, this is really happening!!!! look. Thank you @PMOIndia.&rsquo;
The Aero India show will continue at Bengaluru&rsquo;s Yelahanka air station till February 17.&nbsp;
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A complaint was filed by the Kerala-based music band Thaikoodam Bridge claiming that the song ‘Varaha Roopam’ in the movie was a product of the band and that the makers did not acknowledge that.

‘Varaha Roopam’ controversy: ‘Kantara’ Star Rishab Shetty called in for questioning by Kerala Police

Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara’ released on Amazon Prime Video on November 24 and changes were made to the song ‘Varaha Roopam’, owing to the legal matter.

A complaint was filed by the Kerala-based music band Thaikoodam Bridge claiming that the song &lsquo;Varaha Roopam&rsquo; in the movie was a product of the band and that the makers did not acknowledge that.

&lsquo;Kantara&rsquo;s actor-director Rishab Shetty and its producer, Vijay Krigandur Ahad, appeared before Kozhikode Deputy Commissioner of Police, K.E. Baiju, on Sunday after the Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to them on February 9. They have given their statements before the police after a complaint was filed by the Kerala-based music band Thaikoodam Bridge claiming that a song in the movie was a product of the band and that the makers did not acknowledge that.
The band said the song &lsquo;Varaha Roopam&rsquo; was actually plagiarised from their song &lsquo;Navarasam&rsquo;. However, &lsquo;Kantara&rsquo;s music director B. Ajaneesh Loknath rejected the allegations stating that the similarities were due to the same &lsquo;Raga&rsquo; used in both songs.
Rishab Shetty&rsquo;s &lsquo;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/south/rishab-shetty-confirms-kantara-2-will-be-a-prequel-research-is-still-underway-1675738669360">Kantara</a>&rsquo; released on Amazon Prime Video on November 24 and changes were made to the song &lsquo;Varaha Roopam&rsquo;, owing to the legal matter. The song was short-changed as Thaikudam Bridge sought a legal action against the makers for allegedly copying its song &lsquo;Navarasam,&rsquo; released over five years ago.
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As the rumours spread that Urvashi Rautela was joining the cast of Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara 2', now the source close to the production house has refuted the claims.

 'Kantara 2': Urvashi Rautela is not part of Rishab Shetty's Kannda film: report

'All the rumours around Urvashi Rautela cast in Kantara 2 are totally baseless and untrue,' says the source on the buzz about Urvashi joining 'Kantara 2' cast.

 'Kantara 2': Urvashi Rautela is not part of Rishab Shetty's Kannda film: Source

As the rumours spread that Urvashi Rautela was joining the cast of Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara 2', now the source close to the production house has refuted the claims.

Actor Urvashi Rautela is not a part of Rishab Shetty's Kannada film, 'Kantara 2'. A source close to the production house, Hombale Films told Hindustan Times, 'All the rumours around Urvashi Rautela cast in Kantara 2 are totally baseless and untrue.'
The source added, 'Recently, Urvashi Rautela just happened to be on the same premises as Rishab Shetty, where she requested to meet the Kantara fame and he politely obliged. She posted the picture clicked with him with a cryptic caption, giving rise to these completely false rumours.'
Earlier, Urvashi Rutela shared a picture with Rishab Shetty on her Instagram and captioned her post, 'Kantara 2 loading' after this, the rumours of her being part of the film have taken the internet by storm.
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Rishab Shetty, 'The idea flashed into my mind while I was shooting for Kantara because the history of Kantara has more depth to it. Currently, we are in the middle of digging into more details.'

Rishab Shetty confirms 'Kantara 2' will be a prequel: 'Research is still underway'

Rishab Shetty said, 'What you have seen is actually Part 2, Part 1 will come next year.'

Rishab Shetty, 'The idea flashed into my mind while I was shooting for Kantara because the history of Kantara has more depth to it. Currently, we are in the middle of digging into more details.'

Rishab Shetty became a pan-India star with 'Kantara' which emerged as one of the biggest blockbusters of 2022. The film has completed 100 days and now, Rishab has officially announced 'Kantara 2'. Speaking at an event, he said that the sequel will actually be a prequel to whatever was shown in the first film. It is expected to go on floors later this year.
Rishab said, 'We are very pleased and thankful to the audience who had shown immense love and support to <a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/rishab-shetty-on-kantara-s-budget-kantara-is-definitely-a-big-budget-film-for-me-1670996425544">Kantara</a>. With the blessing of almighty Daiva, the film has successfully completed 100 days and I would like to take this opportunity to announce the prequel of Kantara.'
He added, 'What you have seen is actually Part 2, Part 1 will come next year. The idea flashed into my mind while I was shooting for Kantara because the history of Kantara has more depth to it. Currently, we are in the middle of digging into more details. As the research is still underway, it would be very early to reveal details about the film.'
'Kantara' also stars Kishore, Achyuth Kumar, Sapthami Gowda, and Pramod Shetty. The Rishab Shetty directorial earned over Rs 450 crore at the box office.&nbsp;
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Hombale films and filmmaker-actor Rishab Shetty expressed their excitement after ‘Kantara’ received two Oscar qualifications: Best Pictures and Best Actor.

'Kantara' gets two Oscar qualifications, Rishabh Shetty says he’s ‘overjoyed’

Hombale films and filmmaker-actor Rishab Shetty expressed their excitement after &lsquo;Kantara&rsquo; received two Oscar qualifications: Best Pictures and Best Actor.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the list of 301 films that are eligible for the 95th Academy Awards. It includes movies that can officially compete in various categories but this does not guarantee that they will advance in the final nominations of the Oscars 2023 that will be announced on January 24.
Hombale films and filmmaker-actor Rishab Shetty expressed their excitement after &lsquo;Kantara&rsquo; received two Oscar qualifications: Best Pictures and Best Actor.
Hombale films tweeted, &lsquo;We are overjoyed to share that &lsquo;Kantara&rsquo; has received 2 Oscar qualifications! A heartfelt thank you to all who have supported us. We look forward to sharing this journey ahead with all of your support. Can&rsquo;t wait to see it shine at the @shetty_rishab #Oscars #Kantara #HombaleFilms.&rsquo;
&lsquo;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/rishab-shetty-on-kantara-s-budget-kantara-is-definitely-a-big-budget-film-for-me-1670996425544">Kantara</a>&rsquo;s actor-director Rishab Shetty also shared his happiness on Twitter and wrote, &lsquo;We are overjoyed to share that &lsquo;Kantara&rsquo; has received 2 Oscar qualifications! A heartfelt thank you to all who have supported us. We look forward to sharing this journey ahead with all of your support. Can&rsquo;t wait to see it shine at the #Oscars #Kantara @hombalefilms #HombaleFilms.&rsquo;
&lsquo;Kantara&rsquo; is a period drama that tells the tale of oppression faced by tribal people on multiple fronts.
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‘We have submitted our application for Oscars for Kantara and have our fingers crossed as the final nominations are yet to come,’ Hombale Productions founder Vijay Kiragandur said in a recent interview.

Rishab Shetty's ‘Kantara’ sent for Oscars consideration, confirms Hombale Productions

‘We have submitted our application for Oscars for Kantara and have our fingers crossed as the final nominations are yet to come,’ Hombale Productions founder said in a recent interview.

&lsquo;We have submitted our application for Oscars for Kantara and have our fingers crossed as the final nominations are yet to come,&rsquo; Hombale Productions founder Vijay Kiragandur said in a recent interview.

Rishab Shetty's period action thriller &lsquo;Kantara&rsquo; has been sent for Oscars 2023. Hombale Productions founder Vijay Kiragandur confirmed the news in a recent interview and said that they are hopeful.
Speaking with India Today, Vijay said, &lsquo;We have submitted our application for Oscars for Kantara and have our fingers crossed as the final nominations are yet to come. Kantara as a story is so rooted that we hope it can find a voice worldwide as well.&rsquo;
Vijay has also confirmed that &lsquo;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/rishab-shetty-on-kantara-s-budget-kantara-is-definitely-a-big-budget-film-for-me-1670996425544">Kantara</a>&rsquo; will be turned into a franchise. Speaking with news agency PTI, Vijay said, &lsquo;Rishab is away and once he is back, we will discuss what we want to do -- a sequel or a prequel. We will have something in a couple of months. We definitely have plans for Kantara 2 but there&rsquo;s no timeline.&rsquo;
The film, set in a fictional village, follows a Kambala champion who comes to loggerheads with an upright Forest Range officer, Murali (Kishore).
The Kannada film, written and directed by Rishab Shetty, received an overwhelming response upon its release in theatres on September 30. Many prominent industry personalities including Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan praised the movie on social media. The movie has already earned over ₹500 crore worldwide at the box office.
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Actor Kartik Aaryan talks about doing films like 'Kantara', says 'I love watching such films and would love to do such films as well.'

Kartik Aaryan on doing films like 'Kantara': 'I would love to do rooted, grounded films'

Actor Kartik Aaryan opens up about doing films like 'Kantara'; here's what the actor said.

Actor Kartik Aaryan talks about doing films like 'Kantara', says 'I love watching such films and would love to do such films as well.'

Actor Kartik Aaryan is one of the most bankable stars in Bollywood. He has delivered one of the highest-grossing films of 2022, 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'. In a recent interview, the actor revealed that he would like to do a film like Rishab Shetty&rsquo;s 'Kantara'.
In a conversation with Zoom, Kartik said, 'I would love to do rooted, grounded films, I am completely desi. My blood is completely desi. I love watching such films and would love to do such films as well.'
The Kannada film 'Kantara' has received immense praise from all quarters. The film, which was released in cinemas on September 30, was reportedly made on a budget of Rs 16 crore. It made a gross collection of Rs 400 crore at the ticket booths. The Kannada film was dubbed in multiple languages including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam.
On the work front, Kartik Aaryan is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming film, 'Shehzada', co-starring Kriti Sanon. He also has 'Satyaprem Ki Katha' alongside Kiara Advani and 'Aashiqui 3' in the pipeline.
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Actor-director Rishab Shetty has refuted the claims of 'Kantara' being a low-budget movie.

Rishab Shetty on 'Kantara's budget: 'Kantara is definitely a big-budget film for me'

Kamal Haasan is among many celebrities who have praised Rishab Shetty’s film.

Actor-director Rishab Shetty has refuted claims of 'Kantara' being a low-budget movie.

Kannada actor-director Rishab Shetty, who is basking in the success of his latest release 'Kantara', disagrees with the claims of his blockbuster being a low-budget movie. In a recent interview, Rishab talked about the film's budget and said, 'My last film was just 10 percent of Kantara&rsquo;s budget. So compared to that, Kantara is definitely a big-budget film for me,&rsquo; Track Tollywood quoted him as saying.
&lsquo;Kantara&rsquo;, which was released in cinemas on September 30, was reportedly made on a budget of Rs 16 crore, and it made a gross collection of Rs 400 crore at the ticket booths. The Kannada film was dubbed in multiple languages including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam.
'Kantara' has received immense love from the audience as well as critics. Several Bollywood celebrities including Kangana Ranaut and Hrithik Roshan have hailed the film.
Recently, veteran actor Kamal Haasan praised Rishab Shetty&rsquo;s &lsquo;Kantara&rsquo; in an interview and said that the Kannada film blew his mind away. Sharing the clip of Haasan&rsquo;s interview on Instagram, Rishab thanked the megastar.
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Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has appreciated Rishab Shetty for his performance in 'Kantara' and said that he is jealous of him. Rishab Shetty has also reacted to the same.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui praises Rishab Shetty, says 'the urge to compete inspires'

Rishab Shetty reacted to Nawazuddin's comment and said that he is their senior and they have the same journey.

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui appreciated Rishab Shetty for his performance in 'Kantara' and said that he is jealous of him. Rishab Shetty reacted to his remark.

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is the latest celebrity to praise actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty&rsquo;s &lsquo;Kantara&rsquo;. He mentioned that he is jealous of Rishab, but also clarified that it is not the &lsquo;negative&rsquo; kind of jealousy.
Speaking at an event, Nawazuddin said, 'The entire country saw Risabh and is shocked. He did not promote it or anything, he slipped in quietly and broke all impressed one and all. If someone does good work, a sense of jealousy (crops in) and at the same time, the urge to compete inspires.'
The actor was questioned about the negative connotation the word jealousy has to it, to which he replied, 'Of course jealousy. It happens, because he is doing such good work. It is not that (negative) kind of jealousy but it makes you stand on your toes that even I have to work hard,'&nbsp;
The Kannada filmmaker has responded to the statement. He said 'I have watched so many of Nawaz bhai&rsquo;s movies and watched his journey filled with hard work and effort. He is like us, we are middle-class people with no background but we want to come into the industry and make it big. He is a very big inspiration. He has come from theatre and done so many small roles (before making it big). Even we have done such small roles in Kannada cinema before we got our big break. He is our senior, we have the same journey.'
'Kantara' has been doing wonders at the ticket booths and has received immense praise from all quarters.
On the work front, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has &lsquo;Tiku Weds Sheru&rsquo;, &lsquo;Noorani Chehra&rsquo;, and &lsquo;Adbhut&rsquo; in his pipeline.
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'Learnt so much by watching #Kantara. The power of @shetty_rishab’s conviction makes the film extraordinary,’ Hrithik tweeted.

Hrithik Roshan praises Rishab Shetty, says he 'learnt so much' watching 'extraordinary' ‘Kantara’

'Learnt so much by watching #Kantara. The power of @shetty_rishab&rsquo;s conviction makes the film extraordinary,&rsquo; Hrithik tweeted.

Rishab Shetty&rsquo;s &lsquo;Kantara&rsquo; has been garnering praise from all quarters. Now, Hrithik Roshan has joined the long list of celebrities who have been astonished by the Kannada hit. He took to social media on Sunday night to praise Rishab&rsquo;s &lsquo;extraordinary&rsquo; film for its top-notch storytelling, direction &amp; acting.
&lsquo;Learnt so much by watching #Kantara. The power of @shetty_rishab&rsquo;s conviction makes the film extraordinary. Top-notch storytelling, direction &amp; acting. The peak climax transformation gave me goosebumps. Respect &amp; kudos to the team,&rsquo; Hrithik tweeted.
&lsquo;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/south/rishab-shetty-reveals-he-shot-kantara-s-climax-fight-scene-with-both-shoulders-dislocated-1669263880685">Kantara</a>&rsquo;, the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film, is directed by Rishab and it stars him in the lead alongside Sapthami Gowda and Kishore. Its Hindi version started streaming on OTT giant Netflix on December 9.
&lsquo;Kantara&rsquo; was originally released in Kannada with dubbed versions in Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil hitting the theatres two weeks later. The film has grossed over ₹400 crores worldwide.
Prabhas, Rajinikanth, Kangana Ranaut, and Varun Dhawan are among many others who have praised the film. Rishab Shetty has reportedly started work on &lsquo;Kantara 2&rsquo;.
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‘We have won the Varaharoopam case with the blessings of the Gods and the love of the people,’ Rishab Shetty tweeted. 

Rishab Shetty's ‘Kantara’ wins plagiarism case: ‘Will change the song Varaha Roopam on OTT very soon’

‘We have won the Varaharoopam case with the blessings of the Gods and the love of the people,’ Rishab Shetty tweeted. 

&lsquo;We have won the Varaharoopam case with the blessings of the Gods and the love of the people,&rsquo; Rishab Shetty tweeted.&nbsp;

Actor-director Rishab Shetty&rsquo;s &lsquo;Kantara&rsquo; has been in the headlines following plagiarism allegations by the Kerala music band Thaikkudam Bridge. In October, the band pointed out that the song &lsquo;Varaha Roopam&rsquo; from the film was a copy of their song, &lsquo;Navarasam&rsquo; and had eventually moved to court against the makers.
The latest update now is that the plaints filed by Mathrubhumi Printing and Publishing Company Ltd (MPPCL) against the film's producer Hombale Films in Kozhikode as well as Palakkad district courts have been returned. Rishab Shetty also tweeted about it.
As per a report by Live Law, the plaint filed in Kozhikode court was returned on the ground that it has to be presented before the Commercial Court. In the case of the second plaint, the Palakkad court returned the plaint citing a lack of jurisdiction. It observed that the suit has to be filed before Kozhikode District Court as the registered office of MPPCL was in Kozhikode.
Sharing the news on Twitter, Rishab wrote in Kannada that they have won the Varaharoopam case with the blessings of the Gods and the love of the people. He added that they are going to change the song on the OTT platform very soon considering people's requests.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/south/kantara-plagiarism-row-lyricist-shashiraj-kavoor-claims-victory-against-thaikkudam-bridge-1669449301405">&lsquo;Kantara&rsquo;</a> was released on Prime Video last month. However, the song Varaharoopam was removed following allegations of plagiarism and Thaikudam Bridge moving court.
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&lsquo;Amazon Prime has removed the plagiarised version of our song N A V A R A S A M from the movie KANTARA. Justice Prevails,&rsquo; Thaikkudam Bridge wrote on Facebook.

‘Kantara’ plagiarism row: Prime Video removes song ‘Varaha Roopam’, Thaikkudam Bridge reacts

‘Amazon Prime has removed the plagiarised version of our song N A V A R A S A M from the movie KANTARA. Justice Prevails,’ Thaikkudam Bridge wrote on Facebook.

&lsquo;Amazon Prime has removed the plagiarised version of our song N A V A R A S A M from the movie KANTARA. Justice Prevails,&rsquo; Thaikkudam Bridge wrote on Facebook.

Rishab Shetty&rsquo;s &lsquo;Kantara&rsquo; made headlines recently after Kerala-based band Thaikkudam Bridge alleged that the song &lsquo;Varaha Roopam&rsquo; from the film was plagiarised from their song &lsquo;Navarasam&rsquo;. They even sought legal action against the song. The film was released on the OTT platform Prime Video on Thursday, November 24. Now, Thaikkudam Bridge took to their Facebook page and announced that &lsquo;Varaha Roopam&rsquo; has been removed from the film by Prime Video.
Sharing a picture collage of their song and 'Varaha Roopam', Thaikkudam Bridge wrote, &lsquo;Amazon Prime has removed the plagiarised version of our song N A V A R A S A M from the movie KANTARA. Justice Prevails. Thanks to our Attorney: Satish Murthi &amp; our mentor Mathrubhumi for their unstinted support. Thanks to our musician fraternity, fans and media who extended their wholehearted support to fight for their rights.&rsquo;
However, fans of the Rishab Shetty-starrer are disappointed as &lsquo;Varaha Roopam&rsquo; has been removed. Soon, the hashtag, #BringBackVarahaRoopam trended on Twitter with many pointing out that without the song, the film looks soul-less.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/south/kantara-makers-ordered-to-stop-playing-the-song-varaha-roopam-in-theatres-and-streaming-platforms-1667029694807">Thaikudam Bridge</a> moved the court in October against the makers of &lsquo;Kantara&rsquo; and they were forced to remove the song.
Kantara, directed by Rishab Shetty, has earned over ₹400 crore gross at the box-office globally. It has emerged as the highest-grossing film of all time in Karnataka.
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The Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu versions of ‘Kantara’ are set to release on Prime Video on Thursday, November 24.

Rishab Shetty reveals he shot 'Kantara’s climax fight scene with both shoulders dislocated

The Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu versions of &lsquo;Kantara&rsquo; are set to release on Prime Video on Thursday, November 24.

Actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty is currently basking in the success of his latest release &lsquo;Kantara&rsquo;. In a recent interview, he revealed that he shot for the intense action sequence in the climax with both his shoulders dislocated.
In a conversation with IMDB, Rishab opened up about the scene and mentioned that the sequence was very difficult because it was a single shot with 360-degree shots and a rain effect. &lsquo;And it was difficult to carry water to that place. So, we asked villagers over there if we could draw water from the well there. The shoot went on for 6 to 7 days and we used the water from there. By the time, the shoot ended, the well&rsquo;s water had finished. It was pretty hectic,&rsquo; he said.
&lsquo;While rehearsing for that scene, I had an issue with my shoulder. During one 360 degree shot, I dislocated my shoulder. While shooting another sequence the next day, I dislocated the other shoulder too. Both my shoulders were dislocated but I continued to shoot,&rsquo; he added.
&lsquo;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/south/kantara-rishab-shetty-turns-down-the-idea-of-film-s-hindi-remake-says-not-interested-1667200618985">Kantara</a>&rsquo; is one of the biggest box office successes of the year and the film has earned over Rs 400 crore worldwide. It is also the highest-grossing film ever in Karnataka.
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Rishab Shetty's ‘Kantara’ beats ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ and has become the second Kannada film to earn over ₹400 crore at the box office and the highest-grossing film in Karnataka.

Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara’ continues to roar, crosses ₹400 crore worldwide beating ‘KGF Chapter 2’ 

‘Kantara’ is running on over 1,000 screens worldwide and received huge appreciation from the audience as well as the critics.

Rishab Shetty's &lsquo;Kantara&rsquo; beats &lsquo;KGF: Chapter 2&rsquo; and has become the second Kannada film to earn over ₹400 crore at the box office and the highest-grossing film in Karnataka.

Rishab Shetty&rsquo;s &lsquo;Kantara&rsquo; is a massive success and a global box office hit. It has collected Rs 400 crore worldwide and is expected to spell more magic at the box office. It becomes the second Kannada film to reach such height and the highest-grossing film ever in Karnataka.&nbsp;
 Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted that the film had crossed the ₹400-crore mark globally in under two months in gross collections. The tweet also showed the individual earnings in a few territories. &nbsp;&nbsp;
 <a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/south/kantara-plagiarism-row-kerala-band-says-they-have-no-issue-if-their-song-is-played-with-credit-1667310792456">&lsquo;Kantara&rsquo;</a> earned Rs 168.5 crore in Karnataka. It has also performed well in North India and collected Rs 96 crore. In Kerala, the film minted Rs 19.2 crore while in Telugu states it earned Rs 60 crore. It&rsquo;s Tamil Nadu collection marks at Rs 12.70 crore.&nbsp;
 It was made on a budget of Rs 15 crore and was expected to earn less than Rs 100 crore mark. On Sunday, the film beat &lsquo;KGF: Chapter 2&rsquo; by earning Rs 155 crore in net earnings within Karnataka.&nbsp;
 The action-thriller film is focused on Bhootha Kola, a traditional dance for the deity. It consists of topics such as man vs nature, rituals, land politics and many more. It is running over 1,000 screens worldwide. It has received huge appreciation from the audience as well as the critics.
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The film was made on the shoestring budget of ₹16 crore and the film did wonders at the box office and crossed ₹300 crores.

'We make the film for the audience, not for ourselves': Kantara director speaks about Bollywood

The film was made on the shoestring budget of ₹16 crore and the film did wonders at the box office and crossed ₹300 crores.

Film maker Rishab Shetty is flying high with the success of his film 'Kantara'. &nbsp;Made on the shoestring budget of ₹16 crore, the film did wonders at the box office and crossed ₹300 crores. The film is now the second-highest-grossing Kannada film of all time and one of the biggest hits of 2022. &nbsp;
Rishab Sheety attributes this success to the film&rsquo;s packaging which is deeply connected with the culture culture of Karnataka. &nbsp;He also thinks that Bollywood is losing out now-a-days due to 'too much western influence'. Speaking with Hindustan Times, the actor/director said that more regional is more universal. He also thinks that by focusing on one&rsquo;s strengths that is your own region and the world you live in or are &nbsp;familiar with, &nbsp;you have a stronger chance to appeal to a wider audience.
According to him, &nbsp;Bollywood filmmakers are forgetting i these days. 'We make the film for the audience, not for ourselves. We need to keep them and their sentiments in mind. We need to see what their values and way of life are. We were there before we were filmmakers. But now, too much western influence and consumption of Hollywood and other content has led to filmmakers trying to do the same in India'. He further said that 'Gangubai Kathiawadi', 'The Kashmir Files', 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2', 'Brahmastra' were successful because they have had a strong connect with Indian ethos.
'Kantara', also stars Sapthami Gowda, Kishore, and Achyuth Kumar,in pivotal roles and has earned over ₹325 crore at the box office globally. The Hindi versions along with other dubbed versions, released two weeks after the Kannada original, and has also done &nbsp;pretty well with the Hindi version alone collectiong ₹53 crore, making it one of the most cost effective Indian films of the year.
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Varun Dhawan says he wants to work in South Indian cinema and mentioned Hindi films are 'getting their a**** kicked right now'. He showered praise on Rishab Shetty's ‘Kantara.’ 

Varun Dhawan says Bollywood should take inspiration from Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara’

Varun says it is a good time to be collaborative as cinema is ‘going through a big transition all over.’ 


Varun Dhawan wishes to work in South cinema and he mentioned that Hindi films are 'getting their a**** kicked right now'. He also showered praise on Rishab Shetty's &lsquo;Kantara.&rsquo;

Actor Varun Dhawan is busy promoting his film &lsquo;Bhediya&rsquo;, co-starring Kriti Sanon. In a recent interview, he said that people should take inspiration from South films, such as &lsquo;Kantara&rsquo;, &lsquo;KGF Chapter 2&rsquo; and &lsquo;Vikram&rsquo; which are 'doing really well'. Varun also added that it's 'the best thing for Indian films to grow&rsquo; and they should work towards making Indian cinema as a whole shine.
 Speaking with India Today, Varun Dhawan said &lsquo;Indian films are doing really well&hellip; If Kantara is doing really well or KGF 2 or Vikram, we should seek inspiration from these films and try and work with each other. It&rsquo;s the best thing for Indian films to grow right now. I know it sounds really easy right now because the Hindi films are getting their a** kicked right now. So maybe it&rsquo;s a great time and easy answer for me to say that. I have always wanted to do films in Telugu, Tamil, and Bhediya is going to release in Telugu and Tamil as well.&rsquo;
 Varun also told that it is a good time to be collaborative. He said, &lsquo;I don't know why people forget that KGF 2 also had Raveena Tandon and Sanjay Dutt in it. Why do you forget that as well? They are also loved over there and we also love all the actors from there. I just seek inspiration... I think Allu Arjun is amazing and Yash has done great with KGF. Even now, if you see, Kantara, the way the film has been written, directed and acted by the same person, Rishab Shetty. People can divide us, but we are one country and it is a good time to be collaborative because cinema, in general, we are going through a big transition all over.&rsquo;
 The &lsquo;October&rsquo; actor also mentioned that the actors of Bollywood are loved by South audiences as well. He went on to say, &lsquo;I don&rsquo;t know why people forget that KGF 2 also had Raveena Tandon and Sanjay Dutt in it. Why do you forget that as well? They are also loved over there and we also love all the actors from there.&rsquo;
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&lsquo;He was very happy for me. And he told me he was eager to watch the film,&rsquo; Rishab Shetty on Puneeth Rajkumar

‘Kantara’ was offered to Puneeth Rajkumar; Rishab Shetty recounts why it didn’t happen

‘He was very happy for me. And he told me he was eager to watch the film,’ Rishab Shetty on Puneeth Rajkumar

&lsquo;He was very happy for me. And he told me he was eager to watch the film,&rsquo; Rishab Shetty on Puneeth Rajkumar

Rishab Shetty&rsquo;s &lsquo;Kantara&rsquo; is all set to enter the Rs 300 crore club in worldwide collection. The film has received a lot of love from critics, audience and celebrities from different fields. Now, Rishab has revealed that the film was initially offered to late actor Puneeth Rajkumar but he couldn&rsquo;t come on board due to his busy schedule and other work commitments.
During his conversation with Masth Cinema YouTube channel, the actor-director said, &lsquo;It all happened in a blink of an eye. Soon after I narrated the story to him, he got very excited about the project. He wanted to explore different stories. But, his other projects continued to keep him away from Kantara. One day, he called me and asked me to go ahead with the film without him. He told me that if I waited for him, I may not be able to do the film that year.&rsquo;
Rishab further revealed that he met the late actor at the pre-release event of &lsquo;Bajarangi 2&rsquo; where he enquired about the project (Kantara).
&lsquo;He enquired me about the project and asked me not to compromise on my vision for the film. I showed him a few still pictures from the shoot. He was very happy for me. And he told me he was eager to watch the film,&rsquo; he said.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/south/kantara-rishab-shetty-turns-down-the-idea-of-film-s-hindi-remake-says-not-interested-1667200618985">Rishab Shetty</a> said that he felt besides him, Puneeth Rajkumar would have fit the role beautifully.
&lsquo;Especially in the scenes of the buffalo race. But, I was particular about one thing. I wanted Appu sir to master the coastal Karnataka dialect. I was wondering whether he will allot so much time at such short notice,&rdquo; Rishab Shetty revealed.
Puneeth Rajkumar was posthumously conferred with Karnataka&rsquo;s highest civilian award, Karnataka Ratna on November 1. He was honoured on the occasion of the 67th Kannada Rajyotsava (the state formation day).
Rajinikanth, who presided over the event as a chief guest, along with Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai and Jr NTR.
Remembering Puneeth as &lsquo;God&rsquo;s child&rsquo;, he also revealed why he couldn&rsquo;t attend his funeral, despite being very close to the family. An emotional Rajinikanth said wasn&rsquo;t in a position to travel due to his ill-health.
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