**‘Please Don’t Stop!’: Gulshan Devaiah Welcomes Fans’ Love for ‘Kantara’**
*By Isha Sharma | Oct 04, 2025, 05:30 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 multiple regions.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Devaiah expressed his gratitude and joy at being appreciated for his role as a headstrong, power-drunk prince who loves drinking. In a heartfelt social media post, 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”* alongside a heart and folded hands emoji.
Devaiah also engaged with fans and comments about regional cinema. Responding to a tweet celebrating audiences who embrace actors from regional films, he 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.”*
Further addressing a user who congratulated him on receiving the recognition he deserves, the actor modestly stated,
*“Recognition is incidental, good opportunities with good people is what we need.”*
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### About *Kantara: Chapter 1*
*Kantara: Chapter 1* features Rukmini Vasanth and Jayaram in key roles alongside Gulshan Devaiah and Rishab Shetty. Set during the Kadamba dynasty in Karnataka, the film is notable for one of Indian cinema’s biggest action sequences, involving over 500 fighters and 3,000 people on a sprawling 25-acre rugged terrain.
The movie marks a significant achievement in regional cinema with its release across multiple languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, and English, making it accessible to a diverse audience nationwide.
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Gulshan Devaiah’s passion for cinema and the art of storytelling shines through as he embraces the widespread appreciation, encouraging fans to keep the love coming. With *Kantara*’s continued success, audiences can look forward to more captivating performances from this talented actor.
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