Rishab Shetty is basking in the overwhelming response of his recent release, Kantara Chapter 1, which hit the screens on October 2, 2025. However, just hours after its release, the film was leaked online and was available to watch on unauthorised websites. Now, Rishab Shetty and the makers have issued a statement against the leak, appealing to audiences and fans not to support piracy. They mentioned that it harmed the film and also the dreams and efforts of thousands who worked tirelessly to bring the film to life.

Rishab Shetty breaks silence on Kantara Chapter 1 leak

Taking to its social media, Rishab Shetty, posted a message with read, "Dear Kantara Family and Cinema Lovers, KantaraChapter1  is as much yours as ours, and your love has made it truly unforgettable. We humbly request you not to share/record videos from the film and not to encourage piracy. Let’s keep the magic of Kantara alive in theatres, so everyone can feel it the way it was meant to be."