Kantara Chapter 1: Rishab Shetty Praises Mumbai Organisers For Pre-Release Event Amid Boycott Calls

Amid backlash over Rishab Shetty’s Kannada speech during a Telugu press event for his upcoming film Kantara: Chapter 1, the film has faced calls for a boycott ahead of its worldwide release on October

2. Recently, Shetty expressed his happiness and thanked the organisers for hosting the pre-release night in Mumbai.

Rishab Shetty's new tweet amid speech during Kantara Telugu event

Rishab Shetty took to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, where he has thanked the Mumbai organisers for the pre-release release. He wrote, "Thank you, Mumbai, for painting our pre-release night with passion, pride & unforgettable love."Check it out:

This has come amid the boycott voices after he gave the speech in Kannada during promotional event in Telugu region, in the presence of Jr NTR. ALSO READ: Rukmini Vasanth 'Disrespected' By Producer Of Jr NTR's Film At Kantara Chapter 1 Event? Here's What Happened

Naga Vamsi extends support to Rishab Shetty

Amid the debate, Naga Vamsi has extended his support for Rishab Shetty as he wrote, "Cinema transcends boundaries & it speaks the universal language of emotion. Hon’ble Deputy CM @PawanKalyan Garu rightly reflected this, emphasizing that true art unites us beyond states and languages.Telugu audiences have always welcomed powerful storytelling with open hearts and with #KantaraChapter1 set to arrive, it's yet another moment to celebrate the shared love for cinema that connects us all. Wishing our @shetty_rishab garu and the entire team all the best for a grand release in the Telugu states this October 2nd!"

Here's what Jr NTR said while praising Rishab Shetty for his efforts on the film

Speaking at the event, Jr NTR reflected on Rishab's commitment to the film and said it was impossible to make the movie for Rishab. He said, "I had the opportunity to witness firsthand the effort he put into making Kantara Chapter 1. It’s not an easy film to make. You may have seen it on social media. He took me to a temple near his hometown, one that you can only reach by wading through water." Stay tuned for more updates!