Rishab Shetty’s “Kantara Chapter 1” is making huge waves in movie theaters. This film has truly captured everyone’s attention. Fans are showing their excitement in some pretty wild ways, and it’s all over social media.
The movie has really impressed audiences since it hit screens. People are celebrating big time. Some fans, especially in the southern regions, have been showing up at theaters dressed as Daivas. These are revered spirits from local folklore, and they are a huge part of the film’s story. These passionate displays have led to many viral photos and videos.
One such video, however, sparked quite a debate online. It showed a fan at a Dindigul screening of “Kantara Chapter 1.” This person was fully dressed as a Daiva. They even recreated a powerful dance scene from the movie right inside the cinema hall. While some found it incredibly exciting, this viral moment quickly drew a lot of criticism. Many people felt the act went too far. They saw it as disrespectful to sacred religious and cultural traditions.
Fans React to the Daiva Performance
Take a look at one of the videos that went viral:
After the screening of Kantara Chapter 1 in Dindigul @UmaaRajendra , a fan dressed as a Daiva stunned the audience there. Goosebumps 🥶🔥@shetty_rishab @hombalefilms #KantaraChapter1 pic.twitter.com/kbTqxRmzfQ
— Arun Vijay (@AVinthehousee) October 5, 2025
Another video, showing a different type of fan excitement, also made rounds online. On the first day “Kantara Chapter 1” was out, a fan outside the Anjan Theatre on Magadi Road created a stir. This person wore a yellow kurta and dhoti. They then mimicked a scene from Rishab Shetty’s character. This moment quickly went viral across social media platforms.
@ Anjan Theatre , Magadi Road
🫥🫥🫥#KantaraChapter1 #KantaraChapter1Review #Kantara pic.twitter.com/nSRxwxJ6lV— S R E E | ಶ್ರೀ ✨ (@SreeDharaNEL) October 2, 2025
The Backlash from Viewers
As these videos spread, many fans shared their disapproval. They questioned whether such public displays truly honored the traditions.
One person, @warriorshetty, posted on X (formerly Twitter):
This very wrong. I know people are excited and want some publicity.
Please don’t do this. For us Tuluvas, these are sacred and core of our life.
Please please don’t do such things
— Warrior Shetty (@warriorshetty) October 5, 2025
Another user, @kushalarvindRa2, directly addressed the account that posted the viral video:
@UmaaRajendra bro you are disrespecting the very thing you are trying to celebrate
— kushal arvind (@kushalarvindRa2) October 5, 2025
@_hrithikmr also weighed in with a strong opinion:
Is this how we respect Daivaradhane? Dressing up as a Daiva itself goes against our aradhane. Turning a sacred tradition into entertainment is true disrespect. Think — is this what we want the next generation to see?@shetty_rishab
— hr!th!k . . . 🌿 (@_hrithikmr) October 5, 2025
More About ‘Kantara Chapter 1’
“Kantara Chapter 1” is the prequel to the super hit film “Kantara” from 2022. Rishab Shetty wrote and directed both movies. He also plays the main character. The film features a talented cast including Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah in important roles.