Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 was released on Thursday, October 2, 2025. The film has received mixed to positive reviews from the critics and the audience, but it took a bumper opening at the box office. However, like every film, Kantara Chapter 1 has also become a victim of piracy, and even fans are sharing clips on social media while watching the movie.

So, on Friday, October 3, 2025, Shetty took to social media to share a note and requested fans not to support piracy. The note read, "DEAR KANTARA FAMILY AND CINEMA LOVERS, From the beginning, Kantara has been yours as much as ours. Your love and support have carried this journey forward. We humbly request you not to support piracy. It not only harms the film but also the dreams and efforts of thousands who worked tirelessly to bring

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