Rishab Shetty's Kantara is setting the box office on fire. However, the film is also facing its own share of problems. The film was criticized for the portrayal of bhoota tradition. Now, Kishore, who played the role of a police officer, has opened up about the ongoing controversy.
In a post on Instagram, Kishore wrote, "Kantara and Dharma - A request of concern to those who are painting the color of Dharma on our Folk deities, the Bhoota of kola and the Daiva of Nema. Why do we fail to see the color of Adharma in the practice of untouchability, which does not allow the person who wears the vesha of the same daiva into the house belonging to the upper caste feudal, and the cleansing with holy water when he enters their house? Why do we fail to see the dharma of Garnalu Saheb's ultimate sacrifice by bursting a bomb to save his people?? Through entertainment, people are being made aware of many social issues. By using such a movie to incite superstition and bigotry and divide people, the greatest of successes can become the greatest of failures for humanity. Think for a moment before falling prey to the brokers of hatred, who have already hijacked the national anthem, flag, logo, and poets, who have used and abused crores of freedom fighters including Patel Gandhi Bose Nehru, just for Vote. Think for a moment before they hijack our cinemas too. Our movies are our pride. Do not let them become the pawns of bigoted politics".
