Gulshan Devaiah calls out PR game after Kantara Chapter 1 beats KGF 2, Coolie: ‘It’s unfortunate…’| Exclusive

Kantara Chapter 1, the much-awaited prequel to Rishab Shetty’s National Award-winning film Kantara, released on October 2 and is already making waves at the box office. Even before the end of its first week, the period-mythological action drama had outperformed recent successful releases like Dulquer Salmaan and Kalyani Priyadarshan’s Lokah: Chapter 1, Ram Charan’s Game Changer, Yash’s KGF 2 and Mohanlal’s Thudarum. By day 7, Kantara 2 minted Rs 316 crore, surpassing Rajnikanth’s Coolie lifetime collections of Rs 285.01 crore.

Gulshan Devaiah says film comparisons are PR-driven

Gulshan Devaiah, who plays a pivotal role in Rishab Shetty starrer responded to the box office comparisons surrounding Kantara Chapter 1, saying that it’s all the PR hype that fuels the competition. In an exclusive conversation with india.com, Gulshan revealed that several industry figures are coming forward to show their admiration for the film. “So many people came out and appreciate our film and I think that’s exactly how it should be and how it feels,” he said.

Speaking on the comparisons, the actor feels that they are mostly driven by PR, “It’s unfortunate that we live in a world where all the PR focuses on how successful a film is and compares it to someone else’s,” he said.

According to him, one should focus on telling honest stories instead of chasing comparisons. Stating Rajinikanth’s example, Gulshan said, “If you look at Mr Rajinikanth, its unfair, like look at his entire career and track record- we shouldn’t compare. It’s disrespectful and be competitive to somebody like that who is a legend of India(BHARAT)n cinema. The Family Man actor concluded, “These things shouldn’t matter like tell your sincere story and it should reach the audience and they will make it whatever it has to be.”

Gulshan Devaiah’s powerful presence in Kantara Chapter 1

Speaking of Gulshan’s role in Kantara Chapter 1, he plays villainous Prince Kulashekara, whose character influences major plot developments. His nuanced performance brings added layers of complexity and intrigue in the folklore-driven storytelling.

Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, the film also features Jayaram, Rukmini Vasanth, Pramod Shetty and Rakesh Poojari, besides Gulshan. Bankrolled by Hombale Films, Kantara Chapter 1 had earned over Rs 400 crore worldwide, emerging as a global phenomena at the box office. With such impressive pace, the film is expected to touch the Rs 500 crore mark within a week and is steading closer to the historic Rs 1000 crore milestone.