MUMBAI: Cinema lovers of the nation are eagerly waiting for the OTT release of one of the most successful thrillers of the year, Kantara. Without any confirmation about the exact date of release, viewers are just following the speculations regarding the same.
Rishab Shetty's Kantara was initially released in Kannada and was widely acclaimed and appreciated by Kanada film lovers. This resulted in the makers of the film dubbing it in several other languages including Hindi. The success of the film knew no bounds after that and it is about to make it to the Rs 100 Cr club of the country.
The name Kantara is related to an enchanted forest in the Kannada language. The film itself showcases the life, and traditions of a community in rural Andhra Pradesh. The community that is dependent on the forest eventually clashed with the forest department of the state which aims to protect the reserved forest. The plot takes into account the customs, traditions and folklore of the people of the community while trying to live their lives. The storytelling and cinematography add a very haunted feeling to the plot, making it a pleasure to watch while the story moves forward. The raw and nature-based lifestyle of the people of the community reminds many about their villages and the associated stories.
After success on the silver screen, movie enthusiasts now await its release on Over The Top (OTT) platforms in the country. Several people and organisations continue to discuss the release dates. Initial comments had put the date as November 4 on the popular OTT by Amazon, Prime Videos. Followed by speculations of it being released on November 24 this year.
However, Prime Videos have Tweeted that they have not announced any dates yet and asked the fans to wait for the same.
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