Rishab Shetty starrer Kantara Chapter 1 has been taking the box office by storm. Besides, it is also receiving a lot of critical acclaim. The film`s craze is seen by the fan videos that are going viral on social media, in which people are performing Dhaivaradhane (Bhoota Kola) inside the theatre and even outside. People are mimicking and imitating Rishab Shetty`s act in the film. As a result, the makers took to social media to urge people not to do such acts, as it hurts religious sentiments.

Kantara Chapter 1 makers issue statement

The statement read, "To the cinephiles and the global audience, Dhaivaradhane stands as a profound symbol of faith and cultural pride within Tulunadu, the coastal region of Karnataka. Our films, Kantara and Kantara Chapter-1, were created with the purpose of respectfully portraying this devotion and celebrating the glory of the Daivas. We have strived tirelessly to ensure that the profound respect and unwavering devotion central to Dhaivaradhane were honoured, successfully spreading the significance and heritage of the Tulu soil with the world. (sic)"