National Award-winning Kannada filmmaker and actor Rishab Shetty is gearing up for the release of his ambitious prequel Kantara Chapter 1 on October 2. Hombale Films is producing the big-ticket project, which has already created significant buzz across multiple regions.

A special pre-release event for the Telugu version was held in Hyderabad on Sunday, with Tollywood star Jr. NTR attending as chief guest. While the occasion was expected to strengthen the film’s connect with Telugu audiences, the spotlight shifted elsewhere.

The Speech That Sparked a Row

At the Hyderabad event, Rishab chose to address the gathering in Kannada instead of opening his speech in Telugu. His words reflected pride in his mother tongue, but for many in attendance and those watching online, the choice came acr

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