**‘Please don’t stop!’: Gulshan Devaiah Welcomes Fans’ Love for ‘Kantara’**
*By Isha Sharma | October 4, 2025, 5:30 PM*
Actor Gulshan Devaiah is ecstatic about 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 quickly captured the hearts of audiences.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Devaiah expressed his gratitude and joy for the appreciation he has received for his role as a headstrong, power-drunk prince with a penchant for 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” accompanied by a heart and folded hands emoji.
### Embracing Regional Cinema and Recognition
Gulshan also engaged with fans who praised regional cinema audiences for embracing actors like him. Responding to a tweet on the topic, he shared,
> “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 user commented that Devaiah was finally getting the recognition he deserves, he humbly replied,
> “Recognition is incidental, good opportunities with good people is what we need.”
### About *Kantara: Chapter 1*
*Kantara: Chapter 1* features Rukmini Vasanth and Jayaram in significant roles. Set during the Kadamba dynasty in Karnataka, the film is notable for showcasing one of Indian cinema’s largest action sequences, involving 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, broadening its reach to a pan-Indian audience.
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Gulshan Devaiah’s enthusiasm and appreciation for his fans underline the growing love for regional cinema and the talented actors bringing these powerful stories to life.
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