Kantara movie box office collection: Kannada mega blockbuster reaches new milestone with MASSIVE worldwide record | Kantara OTT release date

Kantara movie box office collection: Kannada mega blockbuster reaches new milestone with MASSIVE worldwide record - The Kannada period action thriller Kantara is continuing its dream run at the box office. The movie's worldwide collection has crossed Rs 400 crore mark. 

Movie critic and Business analyst Taran Adarsh said, "‘KANTARA’ CROSSES ₹ 400 CR WORLDWIDE."

Kantara territory-wise breakup

Karnataka: Rs 168.50 cr
Andhra/Telangana: Rs 60 cr
TamilNadu: Rs 12.70 cr
Kerala: Rs 19.20 cr
Overseas: Rs 44.50 cr
NorthIndia: Rs 96 cr
Total: Rs 400.90 cr

‘KANTARA’ CROSSES ₹ 400 CR WORLDWIDE… #Kantara territory-wise breakup… Note: GROSS BOC…
 #Karnataka: ₹ 168.50 cr
#Andhra / #Telangana: ₹ 60 cr
 #TamilNadu: ₹ 12.70 cr
#Kerala: ₹ 19.20 cr
#Overseas: ₹ 44.50 cr
 #NorthIndia: ₹ 96 cr
Total: ₹ 400.90 cr pic.twitter.com/CmBQbLrZvf

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 22, 2022

Kantara OTT release date

Many people are waiting for Kantara's OTT release after its phenomenal success at the box office. In fact, it has been in news for its premiere online for over two weeks now. The fans are eagerly waiting for Kantara's OTT release. 

Amidst news of various movie trade tracking handles, Kanata OTT release date is said to be November 24 on Amazon Prime Video. However, the streaming platform Amazon Prime Video and the makers have yet not confirmed the same. In fact, Amazon through its official Twitter handle has clearly said that no such official announcement has been made in this regard. "We haven't made any announcement yet. Please stay tuned for more updates," said Amazon Help on queries regarding Kantara OTT release date. 

Kantara movie Controversy 

Dalit organisations have condemned the portrayal of Dalits in super hit pan-India Kannada movie "Kantara". Samatha Sainik Dal State Secretary Lolaksha has stated that the film has insulted Dalits. "The Dalit community has been shown in poor light," he said, claiming that the "Daivaradhane" sequences in the movie are twisted.

He had also raised objections to the highlight of the movie, the last 20 minute climax. Lolaksha had stated that they will bring their objections to the notice of the film team first. If their objections are not taken seriously, they will initiate legal proceedings against the film team. The film was, however, mired in controversies as a band claimed one of the songs used in the movie as theirs and Kannada actor Chetan Ahimsa stated that "Daivaradhane" is not part of Hindu religion as shown in the movie.

Rajinikanth gifts golden memorabilia to Rishab Shetty

Superstar Rajinikanth gifted actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty a gold chain and locket over the success of his latest release 'Kantara'. Rajinikanth had recently called Rishab Shetty for a personal meet at his Chennai residence where he bestowed him with a gold chain and a gold locket for the super success of his film Kantara. Rajinikanth was also seen praising the film while calling it a film that happens once in 50 years. This has again added an extra feather to the rising glory of 'Kantara'.

Kantara movie story 

Set in the fictional village of Dakshina Kannada, Kantara follows a Kambala champion, played by Shetty, who comes to loggerheads with an upright Forest Range officer, Murali (Kishore). Kambala is an annual race, held from November to March in coastal Karnataka, in which a jockey drives a pair of buffaloes, tied to the plough, through parallel muddy tracks.

'Kantara' was released in the Kannada version and Hindi version on 30th September and 14th October respectively. The film is written and directed by Rishab Shetty. Produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda, under Hombale Films, the film features Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, and Kishore Kumar G in pivotal roles.

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