With less than a week left for its grand release, the hype for Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 is at its peak. Following the massive success of the first film, audiences across India are eagerly waiting for this prequel. Now, there are two major updates that will surely delight the fans: the film has cleared the censor board with flying colours, and the Advance Booking for the Hindi version is set to open today!
The film, helmed by the brilliant Rishab Shetty, is all set for its theatrical release, and the final details are now locked in.
Passed With Almost No Cuts
Fans will be thrilled to learn that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has passed the film without tampering with its core content. According to the censor report, no visual cuts have been made to any of the action or violent sequences, and no dialogues have been muted or replaced.
The only minor modification made by the Examining Committee was the removal of an obscene hand gesture at the 45-minute mark. Additionally, a mandatory anti-drug warning ticker has been inserted during scenes of drug consumption. After these changes, the film was awarded a U/A 16+ certificate on September 22. The final runtime mentioned on the certificate is a massive 2 hours, 48 minutes, and 53 seconds.
Advance Booking Opens Tonight!
While the advance bookings in Karnataka have already started phenomenally, with shows scheduled as early as 6:30 a.m. on October 2, the wait for the Hindi audience is finally over. Exhibition sources have confirmed that the advance ticket sales for the Hindi-speaking markets will commence from the evening of September 26, which is today!
This is the moment fans have been waiting for, as they can now book their seats to witness the spectacle on the big screen. The opening of bookings will also give a clearer picture of the initial hype for the film in the Hindi belt.
The Big Box Office Clash Ahead
With bookings for Kantara: A Legend-Chapter 1 opening tonight, the stage is set for a massive box office showdown. The film is releasing on the same day as Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, and the real battle for screen space and show timings will begin now. All eyes will be on the exhibitors and programmers to see how they divide the shows between these two highly anticipated films.
About Kantara: A Legend-Chapter 1
Kantara: A Legend-Chapter 1 is an upcoming Kannada-language period action thriller and a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara. The film is directed by and stars Rishab Shetty. It is one of the most anticipated Indian films of the year, following the massive pan-India success of its predecessor.
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