Amid boycott calls for Rishab Shetty’s upcoming film Kantara: Chapter 1, veteran actor Pawan Kalyan supported the ticket price hike in Andhra Pradesh. Now, producer Naga Vamsi has also spoken in favour of the movie, urging the Telugu audience on X to welcome it with open hearts.

Naga Vamsi Extends Support To Rishab Shetty

He tweeted, “Cinema transcends boundaries & it speaks the universal language of emotion. Hon’ble Deputy CM @PawanKalyan Garu rightly reflected this, emphasizing that true art unites us beyond states and languages.”

Vamsi added, “Telugu audiences have always welcomed powerful storytelling with open hearts and with #KantaraChapter1 set to arrive, it’s yet another moment to celebrate the shared love for cinema that connects us all. Wishing our @shetty_rishab garu and the entire team all the best for a grand release in the Telugu states this October 2nd!”

Pawan Kalyan On Kantara Boycott Calls

In a statement, the veteran actor said, “Cinema, music, sports, and cultural arts have no boundaries of language, region, caste, or religion. Their core purpose is to entertain and connect people from all walks of life. It is unfortunate that some individuals, driven by personal agendas, have tried to block the screening of OG in theatres across Karnataka. In response, some voices have now begun to suggest that Kannada films like Kantara should be restricted in our Telugu states. I do not support this thinking.”

He urged people to respect artistic freedom, saying films should unite, not divide. He stressed that audiences can choose what to watch, but targeting movies with hate or regional bias is unacceptable.

Kantara: Chapter 1 is set to hit the theatres on October 2.