Hombale Films’ much-awaited Kantara: Chapter 1 is one of the most anticipated releases of the year. It is indeed the biggest pan-India film that everyone is eagerly looking forward to.  While the excitement surrounding the film continues to rise, it has hit a roadblock when it comes to screening. It is facing a setback in Kerala as the Film Exhibitors Union of Kerala (FEUOK) has decided not to screen the film. This decision stems from a dispute over the profit-sharing agreement.

About Kantara Chapter 1 Kerala release dispute

As per reports in India Today, the controversy erupted when Prithviraj Productions, led by actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran, requested a 55 percent share of profits from theatre collections for the first two weeks of Kantara: Chapter 1’s release. This exceeds the 50% profit share that Kerala exhibitors typically allocate for other films. The FEUOK’s decision to halt the film’s screenings in the state came after the exhibitors refused to meet this demand.