Kantara: Chapter 1 - A Cinematic Celebration of Karnataka Folklore
The film 'Kantara: Chapter 1', a prequel to the 2022 hit 'Kantara', opened to enthusiastic crowds in Bengaluru. Directed by Rishab Shetty, it explores regional folklore and has been praised as the 'pride of Karnataka'. The film is also released in multiple languages and is expected to win awards.
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Bengaluru theatres were buzzing with excitement as audiences flocked to see 'Kantara: Chapter 1' on its debut day. Directed by Rishab Shetty, the prequel delves deeper into the folklore themes that made its 2022 predecessor a massive hit.
Fans, including Nandeesh from Vasanthapura, expressed confidence that the film is poised to scoop major awards, following its powerful narrative and engaging storytelling. Rajesh from Konanakunte highlighted the film as a 'pride of Karnataka'.
The film expands its reach beyond the Kannada-speaking audience, with releases in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and English. This multilingual approach aims to share Karnataka's rich cultural tales with a global audience.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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