Rishab Shetty, the filmmaker and actor of "Kantara: Chapter 1," expressed his disappointment and hurt over people making social media reels that imitate the sacred Daiva ritual depicted in the film. He stated that the ritual was portrayed with great care and seriousness, as it is a sacred cultural practice for his community. Shetty and the film's makers urged fans not to trivialize or distort these rituals by imitating them casually or for social media fame, as it deeply hurts their sentiments. He clarified that the film was made for cinematic experience and asked fans to respect the tradition rather than misuse it for entertainment on platforms like reels[1][2][3]. Shetty explained that while shooting the ritual scenes, they took many precautions, including seeking blessings from the Daiva before performing. The imitations by fans, often done with excitement or for virality, do not carry that same reverence, prompting his appeal to stop such behavior. He emphasized that these rituals come from their own community, and their sacredness must be preserved[1][5][9].
Citations
1.https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kantara-daiva-rituals-controversy-fans-imitate-sacred-worship-rishab-shetty-appeals-2799523-2025-10-08
2.https://www.news18.com/movies/regional-cinema/rishab-shetty-reacts-to-reels-on-daiva-ritual-were-upset-with-that-mindset-9643889.html
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/were-upset-with-that-mindset-rishab-shetty-on-people-making-reels-on-daiva-ritual-after-kantara-chapter-1/articleshow/124650889.cms
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rishab-shetty-slams-bollywood-for-negative-depictions-of-india-at-global-festivals/articleshow/112666627.cms
5.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/rishab-shetty-is-hurt-after-seeing-people-making-reels-on-kantara-daiva-bura-lagta-hai-article-153016543
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kantara-chapter-1-rishab-shetty-reveals-upcoming-film-has-unforgettable-moments/articleshow/124129719.cms
7.https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2025/Oct/09/devotees-take-divine-route-over-kantara-chapter-1-controversy
8.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szfKptxN8fs
9.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kantara-chapter-1-star-rishab-shetty-urges-fans-to-refrain-from-dressing-as-daiva-in-theatres-10293108/
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Citations
1.https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kantara-daiva-rituals-controversy-fans-imitate-sacred-worship-rishab-shetty-appeals-2799523-2025-10-08
2.https://www.news18.com/movies/regional-cinema/rishab-shetty-reacts-to-reels-on-daiva-ritual-were-upset-with-that-mindset-9643889.html
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/were-upset-with-that-mindset-rishab-shetty-on-people-making-reels-on-daiva-ritual-after-kantara-chapter-1/articleshow/124650889.cms
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rishab-shetty-slams-bollywood-for-negative-depictions-of-india-at-global-festivals/articleshow/112666627.cms
5.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/rishab-shetty-is-hurt-after-seeing-people-making-reels-on-kantara-daiva-bura-lagta-hai-article-153016543
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kantara-chapter-1-rishab-shetty-reveals-upcoming-film-has-unforgettable-moments/articleshow/124129719.cms
7.https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2025/Oct/09/devotees-take-divine-route-over-kantara-chapter-1-controversy
8.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szfKptxN8fs
9.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kantara-chapter-1-star-rishab-shetty-urges-fans-to-refrain-from-dressing-as-daiva-in-theatres-10293108/
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