The finance minister watched Kantara and said that the movie is a well-made flick that captures the rich traditions of Tuluvanadu and Karavali.
The finance minister watched Kantara
Kantara, which hit the screens on September 30, has become the talk of the town for its compelling plot which involves conflict between humans and nature. Made in just Rs 16 crore budget, the thriller has so far collected globally Rs 305 crore.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday watched the Kannada action thriller ‘Kantara’ at Inox Cinemas in Bengaluru, Karnataka. After watching the movie, Sitharaman spoke to ‘Kantara’ director Rishab Shetty and congratulated him.
The finance minister watched the movie with a team of volunteers. She said Kantara is a well-made movie that captures the rich traditions of Tuluvanadu and Karavali.
With a team of volunteers and well-wishers watched #KantaraMovie in Bengaluru.
Well made @shetty_rishab (writer/director/actor).?
The film captures the rich traditions of Tuluvanadu and Karavali.@rajeshpadmar @SamirKagalkar @surnell @MODIfiedVikas @KiranKS @Shruthi_Thumbri pic.twitter.com/vVbbk5fNno
— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) November 2, 2022
The movie has received solid reviews from not just only film critics but also from other actors and politicians.
Piyush Goyal praised Kantara
Previously, Union Minister of Commerce Piyush Goyal praised Kantara saying it “showcases the culture of Karnataka”. “Kantara is a low-budget film that showcases the culture of Karnataka. It has grossed nearly 20 times its investment. Investors and industry are attracted to India and the state that has very progressive policies,” he said.
Kantara is a low-budget film that showcases the culture of Karnataka.
It has grossed nearly 20 times its investment. Investors and industry is attracted to India and the state that has very progressive policies: @PiyushGoyal #InvestKarnataka2022
— Piyush Goyal Office (@PiyushGoyalOffc) November 2, 2022
Seeing the response to this Kannada blockbuster, fans on social media started the #KantaraForOscars trend and demanded that the film has to be considered for the Academy Awards.
This is enough for #KantaraForOscars this trend @shetty_rishab wt film Anna #Kantara now no 1 movie in @IMDb ratings @gowda_sapthami @hombalefilms kudos to u all, Kantara First Place pic.twitter.com/jvFq10Nbdx
— Anji Pulidanda (@anjipulidanda) October 22, 2022
I can watch the ending of Kantara on loop for the rest of my life. Sheer Brilliance!! #KantaraTheLegend #Kantaraforoscars pic.twitter.com/YzwypmXr2Q
— Shivam Jha (@Cynical_Shivam) October 29, 2022
#Kantaraforoscars
The movie who proudly defines the Indian culture, everyone should watch it!
They haven't spent such huge amount but still the direction of the movie takes it to the sky level!Thanks you so much @shetty_rishab for such a masterpiece ?
— Pramit Jaiswal (@PramitJaiswal91) November 3, 2022
Watched #Kantara 3rd time with my daughter. Goosebumps every time in the end.
Brilliant work on all fronts @shetty_rishab
Thanks @hombalefilms #KantaraTamil#KantaraTelugu #KantaraforOscars
— Dr. Deepa Nagarajan (@drdeepanag) October 29, 2022
Hmare bhagwan aur hamara dharm sabse jyada jaruri hona chahiye , me kehti hu ,hmari pidhi hmari aane wali pidhi ko dharm se jodne ke liye esi films nikalni chahiye..#Kantaraforoscars
Outstanding movie , guys time nikal kar ye film jarur jarur dekhe , i request you guys..? pic.twitter.com/QGhhFWvejl— T✨ (@Tees204) October 29, 2022
Movies like kantara will be the face of Indian cinema. Witnessing The Magical world of Indian cinema.
Time is changed All the master piece are belongs to South. #KantaraTheLegend #Kantaraforoscars #kannadafilmindustry #BoycottBollywoodForever #kannadamovie #RishabShetty pic.twitter.com/JnJ4tatzTC— Mahesh Krishnan (@MaheshK96930272) October 30, 2022