**‘Please Don’t Stop!’: Gulshan Devaiah Welcomes Fans’ Love for ‘Kantara’**
*By Isha Sharma | Oct 04, 2025, 05:30 PM*
Actor Gulshan Devaiah is elated 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 been receiving widespread appreciation.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Devaiah expressed his heartfelt gratitude and joy for the recognition he has received for his portrayal of a headstrong, power-drunk prince with a fondness for drinking.
In a playful 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 heart and folded hands emojis, reflecting his sincere thanks.
Responding to a tweet about how regional cinema audiences truly embrace actors like him, Devaiah 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 a fan commented that he is finally receiving the recognition he deserves, the actor remarked,
*“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 stands out for one of Indian cinema’s grandest action sequences, involving over 500 fighters and 3,000 people on an expansive 25-acre rugged terrain.
The film has been released in multiple languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, and English, broadening its reach across diverse audiences.
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Gulshan Devaiah’s enthusiasm and appreciation for the fans’ love highlight the growing impact and recognition of regional cinema on the national and international stage.
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