‘Kantara Chapter 1’ premiere cancelled: Fans shocked by sudden refunds, Rishab Shetty starrer aims big at the box office

‘Kantara’, released in 2022, received a huge response in South Indian languages, while the sequel ‘Kanthara Chapter 1’ is set to hit theaters tomorrow (October 2). Directed and starring Rishabh Shetty, the 2022 release was made on a low budget and grossed over Rs. 400 crore worldwide. The anticipation for the second part, ‘Kantara Chapter 1’, is very high among the fans.

‘Kantara Chapter 1’ paid premiere in Chennai and other cities was unexpectedly cancelled

The theatrical rights for ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ in Tamil Nadu have been sold for around Rs. 33 crore, as per Asianet. The paid premiere of ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ was scheduled to be held in Chennai, Bangalore, and a few other locations, and reservations opened for the special screening recently. But the makers have unexpectedly cancelled the paid premiere, and the announcement shocked fans. Following this, the ticket money was refunded to the users who had booked.

‘Kantara Chapter 1’ Tamil Nadu box office face challenges

Earlier, in the wake of the stampede that took place in Karur, which left 41 people dead, the film crew cancelled the Chennai pre-release event. Fans and the media expressed their overwhelming support for the makers on this decision. Despite strong promotions across the South, ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ looks weak in Tamil Nadu, and the box office clash with Dhanush’s ‘Idli Kadai’ further weakens the sequel in the state.

‘Kantara Chapter 1’ is set for a global release in 30 countries

‘Kantara Chapter 1’ is set to be released in 30 countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Nepal, on the same day. So, the much-awaited film is positioned to open strong at the box office. Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, ‘Kanthara Chapter 1’ also features Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, Jayaram, Kishore, and Rajesh Poojari, among others, while the music for the film is composed by Ajaneesh Loknath.