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‘Kantara Chapter 1’ has reached a big and proud moment. The film has been listed by The Academy among the movies eligible for the Best Picture category at the 98th Academy Awards. This news made many people happy, especially fans of Rishab Shetty and Indian cinema. Now the Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi has praised ‘Kantara Chapter 1’.
Vivek Oberoi’s emotional message
Actor Vivek Oberoi was quick to celebrate this moment. He congratulated Rishab Shetty and shared his feelings about Bhuta Kola and the film. the ‘Lucifer’ actor wrote on X, “What was once a sacred ritual, guarded by the ancient spirits of Tulunad, has now erupted into a global inferno. Bhuta Kola has transcended borders, shattering the silence to become a worldwide phenomenon. Massive congratulations, my brother @shetty_rishab on qualifying for the Best Picture race at the 98th Academy Awards!” Vivek further wrote, “This isn’t just a nomination; it is the roar of our ancestors echoing on the world’s most prestigious stage.”
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He added, “You have carried the raw and beating heart of Bharat into the global spotlight. The soil of our land now claims its place in the cinematic history. Oscars ni intiki teeskostunnam (We are bringing the Oscars home!)!”On the last day, The Academy shared a list of 317 feature films, and 201 of them are eligible for Best Picture. Kantara Chapter 1 is one among them. Along with this film, other Indian titles like ‘Tanvi The Great’, ‘Tourist Family’, and ‘Mahavatar Narasimha’ are also on the list.
About the film
‘Kantara Chapter 1’ is a prequel to ‘Kantara’ which was released in 2022. The film is directed by Rishab Shetty, who also played an important role in it. The cast includes Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, Gulshan Devaiah, and others in key roles. Bhuta Kola plays a big part in the story and connects strongly with people.
Vivek Oberoi on ‘Dhurandhar’
At the same time, Vivek Oberoi also spoke about Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ and director Aditya Dhar recently. He compared its impact to Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’ and praised the film deeply.Vivek tweeted, “I finally watched #Dhurandhar after missing it in the GCC, and I am mind blown. This is more than cinema; it is the jarring shock of a switch being flicked in a pitch-black room.”He added, “If you have ever stood in the heavy, airless silence of a martyr’s home—where the walls are crowded with memories, but the chairs remain perpetually empty… then you will recognise the pulse of this film.”He ended by saying, “To tell this story was a risk; to witness it is our duty. To the men and women, KNOWN and UNKNOWN, who stand as our shield while we sleep—Dhanyawad. Our nation is forever in your debt. PS: Congratulation to Aditya Dhar for becoming the highest grossing Indian film of all time, in a single language!”
