Kamal Haasan reviews Rishab Shetty starrer Kantara; says ‘more people are thinking differently in Karnataka’ : Bollywood News

Following the massive success at the box office, Kantara continues to receive positive responses from the masses. The film arrived on Netflix in Hindi on December 9 and on Prime Video in Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and Tamil on November 24. The film has been much needed positive boost in terms of bringing the Kannada industry to the spotlight after the K.G.F franchise. As the film continues to receive love from all across, veteran actor Kamal Haasan said recently that the film blew his mind.

Kamal Haasan reviews Rishab Shetty starrer Kantara; says ‘more people are thinking differently in Karnataka’

Sharing his review of Kantara, Kamal Haasan said in an interview with Film Companion, “Kantara is a great example. I am happy because I also belong to the Kannada film industry. So, I think the clouds have parted and more and more people are thinking differently in Karnataka, the land which gave Vamsa Vriksha, Ondanondu Kaladalli and Kaadu, films like that. Those days are returning, that’s what I feel.”

Rishab Shetty shared the video clip on his Instagram and wrote, “Thank you, sir.”

Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, the film stars Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, and Kishore Kumar G in pivotal roles. Kantara is about a human and nature conflict where Shiva is a rebel who defends his village and nature. Death leads to war between villagers and evil forces. Will he be able to regain peace in the village? The film will also be available in English and the English- dubbed version will stream on Netflix from January 2023 onwards.

Meanwhile, Kamal Haasan was last seen in Vikram alongside Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi. The film became a blockbuster. Reportedly, the actor is set to reunite with Mani Ratnam for a film after 35 years. It is slated to release in the theatres in 2024. He also has Shankar's Indian 2.