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Rishab Shetty starrer Kantara Chapter 1 has been creating a buzz since its release in theatres on October 2. Thanks to its emotionally, spiritually and culturally rich narrative and powerful cast. Amid the buzz, videos have surfaced from theatres showing audiences imitating the Daiva characters from the film. In response, the makers have issued a statement. The Kantara Chapter 1 team has urged everyone to avoid such acts, as they hurt the religious sentiments and faith of the Tulu community. They explained that the Daiva is rooted in a deep spiritual tradition.

Taking to their official X handle, makers of Kantara Chapter 1, Hombale films issued a statement, expressing their concern and gratitude for the overwhelming response to the film. The post read, "To the cinephiles and the global audience, Dhaivaradhane stands as a profound symbol of faith and cultural pride within Tulunadu, the coastal region of Karnataka. Our films, Kantara and Kantara Chapter-1, were created with the purpose of respectfully portraying this devotion and celebrating the glory of the Daivas. We have strived tirelessly to ensure that the profound respect and unwavering devotion central to Dhaivaradhane were honoured, successfully spreading the significance and heritage of the Tulu soil with the world."

The makers added, "We are deeply grateful for the overwhelming positive response. However, we have observed that certain individuals have been imitating the Daiva characters from the movie and engaging in inappropriate behaviour in public spaces and gatherings."

Making an appeal to the public, the statement continued, " Dhaivaradhane or Daiva worship, as featured in our film, is rooted in deep spiritual tradition and is not intended for performance or casual mimicry. Such acts amount to trivializing our belief system and deeply hurt the religious sentiments and faith of the Tulu community. Hombale Films therefore makes a strong and sincere appeal to the public and audiences to refrain from any act that involves imitating, mimicking, or trivializing the Daiva personas—whether in cinema halls or in public places."

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"We urge all citizens to recognise the spiritual importance of these portrayals and act responsibly, ensuring that the devotion we sought to celebrate is never compromised or treated lightly. We appreciate your continued support and cooperation in preserving the sanctity of this invaluable cultural heritage," the makers concluded.

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Written, directed, and headlined by Rishab Shett, Kantara Chapter 1 is produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner of Hombale Films. Set in the 4th Century AD, it unravels the sacred origins of the mystical land of Kantara, rich with mythology, age-old conflicts, and divine interventions, weaving a saga of folklore, faith, and fire, born from the soil of the land. Besides Rishab Shetty in the lead, the movie stars Sapthami Gowda, Gulshan Devaiah, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, PD Satish Chandra, Prakash Thuminad, and many others.