Pawan Kalyan backing of Kantara: Chapter 1 reflects his larger vision of cinema as a cultural bridge rather than a tool for regional rivalry.

xAmid calls to boycott or restrict Kannada films such as Kantara: Chapter 1 in the Telugu states, Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and noted actor Pawan Kalyan has taken a firm stand against such retaliatory measures. Instead, he openly extended his support for the ticket price hike of Kantara: Chapter 1 in Andhra Pradesh, underscoring that cinema should unite people, not divide them.

In a statement, Pawan Kalyan said: "Cinema, music, sports, and cultural arts have no boundaries of language, region, caste, or religion. Their core purpose is to entertain and connect people from all walks of life. It is unfortunate that some individuals, drive

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