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‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ Faces Kerala Screening Block Over Profit-Share Standoff

The Rishab Shetty prequel remains slated for October 2, with fresh distribution moves plus a reported OTT sale signaling a broad rollout.

Overview

  • Kerala’s exhibitors union FEUOK says it will not screen the film after distributor Prithviraj Productions sought a 55% share for the first two weeks, exceeding the state’s 50% norm.
  • FEUOK’s president K. Vijayakumar says exhibitors await an initiative from the distributor to begin talks, noting no resolution has been reached yet.
  • The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on October 2 in multiple languages.
  • Mythri Movies has officially confirmed it will release the film in the Nizam region, while trade reports say AA Films is set to handle parts of North India.
  • Pinkvilla reports Amazon Prime Video has acquired post-theatrical streaming rights for about Rs 125 crore and that the trailer is being targeted for release around September 20.