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Shetty returned to the theatres on October 2 with his much-awaited film Kantara Chapter 1, and the movie took the box office by storm, grossing over Rs 600 crore in India. Fans who missed it in the theatres are looking forward to witnessing the movie's Hindi version on streaming platforms. We've got an update on the release of the film's Hindi version.
Kantara: Chapter 1 Hindi Version OTT Release Details
Fans who missed Kantara Chapter 1 on the big screen or those eager to experience the magic again now have a reason to rejoice. Produced by Hombale Films, Kantara: Chapter 1 is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The film can be enjoyed by a wide audience, as it's offered in its original Kannada version, along with dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam, ensuring fans across regions can experience the divine narrative in their preferred language. However, Hindi-speaking audiences will have to wait a bit longer. The Hindi dubbed version of Kantara: Chapter 1 won’t be available on Prime Video until after its eight-week theatrical run.Hombale Films producer on Kantara Chapter 1 Hindi release
In an interview with India Today, Chaluve Gowda, the producer from Hombale Films, explained that this release schedule was part of a deal made three years ago. The arrangement ensures the film completes its theatrical window before making its digital debut.He clarified, "Only the South Indian language versions (Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam) will be available on OTT right now. The Hindi version will come after the eight-week window. This release timing was part of an agreement made back then when the standard release practice was different." ALSO READ: Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 Heads To OTT Early - Is It The Right Move? Trade Experts Weigh In | EXCLUSIVETrade expert on film's early OTT release
In an exclusive chat with Zoom, trade analyst Taran Adarsh clarified the distinction between the OTT release timelines for the South and Hindi versions, calling the latter’s decision 'the right strategy.' He said, “Let me put this on record. Only the South versions are releasing on OTT; the Hindi version is coming after 8 weeks. The South versions are coming after 4 weeks, while the Hindi version is coming after 8 weeks after its theatrical release, which is the right strategy."He added, "As far as the South versions are concerned, it can be best answered by the producers as to why 4 weeks, I guess it's a norm. But Kantara Chapter 1 is doing so well and for Hindi version, 8 weeks is the best window."About Kantara Chapter 1
The film features an impressive ensemble cast, including Rishab Shetty, Jayaram, Rakesh Poojary, and Prakash Thuminad, each of whom contributes to the film’s rich cultural storytelling.Do you find this article useful?
