Updated On: 14 October, 2025 06:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kangana Ranaut praised Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 after a social media user highlighted its portrayal of South India’s Dev culture, comparing it to the Himalayan tradition

L-R: Kangana Ranaut and still from Kantara Chapter 1
Rishab Shetty`s Kannada film Kantara: Chapter 1 was released in theatres on October 2 and has been growing steadily at the box office. The film has earned widespread critical acclaim and love from the audience. The latest to admire the film is actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut.
Kangana was responding to a social media user who shared a video showcasing the Dev culture of the Himalayas. The creator praised Rishab for depicting a similar tradition from the South. “What Kantara has shown is reality. Until I saw this movie, I wasn’t aware of South India, but believe me, everyone born in the Himalayas has felt and seen things beyond imagination. The Dev culture here is truly divine, and this movie beautifully shows the vastness of Hinduism and the deep connection people have with their local deities. Kudos to you @shetty_rishab sir for bringing such a marvellous project," wrote the creator while sharing the video.