**‘Please don’t stop!’: Gulshan Devaiah Welcomes Fans’ Love for ‘Kantara’**
*By Isha Sharma | October 4, 2025, 5:30 PM*
Actor Gulshan Devaiah is over the moon with the overwhelming response to his performance in the Kannada film *Kantara: Chapter 1*. The movie, which also stars Rishab Shetty, was released on October 2 and has already captured the hearts of audiences across the country.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Devaiah expressed his gratitude and joy at being appreciated for his role as a headstrong, power-drunk prince with a penchant for drinking. Sharing his excitement, he wrote,
*”I’m so tired of hearing my name mentioned since the last few days.. PLEASE DON’T STOP!! Keep the appreciation coming. Just because I’m tired doesn’t mean you get tired too.”*
He added, “I’m genuinely grateful” accompanied by heart and folded hands emojis.
Responding to a tweet about regional cinema audiences embracing actors like him, Devaiah said,
*”I wholeheartedly welcome your sentiment.. I’m overwhelmed and grateful.. Yella namma naadu, yella namma nudi (All our land, all our language). I belong to cinema and art.”*
When another social media user remarked that he’s finally receiving the recognition he deserves, the actor humbly replied,
*”Recognition is incidental, good opportunities with good people is what we need.”*
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### About *Kantara: Chapter 1*
*Kantara: Chapter 1* stars Rishab Shetty alongside Gulshan Devaiah, with Rukmini Vasanth and Jayaram in key roles. Set during the Kadamba dynasty in Karnataka, the film is known for showcasing one of Indian cinema’s biggest action sequences featuring over 500 fighters and 3,000 people on a sprawling 25-acre rugged terrain.
The movie has been released in multiple languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, and English, making it accessible to a wide range of audiences nationwide.
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Gulshan Devaiah’s heartfelt appreciation posts reflect the growing support for regional cinema and the talented actors who bring these powerful stories to life. Fans eagerly await what’s next for the actor and *Kantara*’s thrilling journey on the big screen.
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