Directed by Rishab Shetty and produced by Vijay Kirgandur, Kantara (which refers to forest in Sanskrit) stars Sapthami Gowda, Kishore, Pramod Shetty, Prakash Thuminad and Achyuth Kumar in leading roles. It has been released into five languages, namely Kannada, Hindu, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam.
Audiences appreciated the film’s direction, screenplay, music and performances. It is a visual grandeur that energises the traditional culture of Kambla and Bhootha Kola. However, they seem to be upset with its OTT version. One of its key parts is the Varaha Roopam song in the climax. Many have expressed displeasure over it after its release on OTT.
Take a look at some of the tweets by netizens:
Varaha Roopam song is ruined on Prime. @hombalefilms should have gone with other options instead of this.#KantaraOnPrime #Kantara
— Mad Preacher (@AbishekG6) November 24, 2022
It's so disappointing to see new version of #varaharoopam 💔
Surprised to see non kannadigas target such a Masterpiece!Where were these dead ones when Bollywood copied lot of songs without credits? #BringBackVarahaRoopam#Kantara #KantaraOnPrime @AJANEESHB @shetty_rishab
— Kishan Nayak (@kishannk11) November 24, 2022
Without original Viraha Roopam, #Kantara isn't the same. That song and music was soul of the movie.
— Ravi Sagar (@ravisagar27) November 24, 2022
Without #varaharoopam – original track #Kantara isn't kantara🤕
No theatrical experience…! @shetty_rishab @hombalefilms#KantaraOnPrime— Shivu_bhuvan Msd (@Shivu_bhuvanMSD) November 24, 2022
Kantara on OTT is total disappointment. Now people should definitely watch this on Cinema to feel the divine.#KantaraOnPrime #Kantara
— Dheeraj Nigam (@dheraj412nigam) November 24, 2022
Moreover, Thaikkudam Bridge, a prominent Kerala-based band, had accused the Kantara makers of plagiarism, over their song ‘Varaha Roopnam’ to their song called ‘Navarasam’, which was released five years ago.
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