Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara’ Hindi version will stream on Netflix from this date

The Hindi language version of actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty’s acclaimed film ‘Kantara’ will stream on Netflix from December 9. The blockbuster film was originally released in theatres on September 30 in both Kannada and Hindi. The film started streaming on Amazon Prime Video on November 24 in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu language dubs. However, now the film is going to stream on Hindi version on Netflix India.

A new announcement video by the streaming platform shows the actor-filmmaker inundated with messages and queries about when the Hindi version of the blockbuster hit will be out online. As Rishab collects a package at his door, the delivery man also can’t help but ask if Kantara is available in Hindi.

At last, to finish off the video, he takes a seat and announces in Hindi, “Chalei, mein aapko baata dehta hoon, dekhiye meri film Kantara Hindi mein, releasing 9th December on Netflix (Alright, let me inform you that the Hindi version of my movie Kantara will be available on Netflix from December 9).”

The streaming platform announced the release on social media platform with caption that read, “Rishab Shetty has the answer to the question “When is Kantara coming in Hindi?”, and we couldn’t be more excited #Kantara arrives on Netflix on December 9th, in Hindi. #KantaraOnNetflix (sic).”

The film ‘Kantara’ showcases the story of a king who agrees with a local deity Panjurli Daiva to give a portion of his forest land to the locals in exchange for peace and happiness. The movie shows rituals such as Bhoota Kola (a form of spirit worship) and Kambala (an annual bull race).

Apart from Rishab Shetty, the movie features Sapthami Gowda, Kishore, Achyuth Kumar, Pramod Shetty and Vinay Bidappa in significant roles. ‘Kantara’ has been backed by Hombale Films, known for the KGF franchise and Prabhas’ upcoming film Salaar.