Actress-politician Kangana Ranaut praised Rishabh Shetty's 'Kantara' franchise. A social media user wrote, "Until I saw this movie, I wasn't aware of South India...this movie beautifully shows vastness of Hinduism and deep connection people have with their local deities. Kudos to @shetty_rishab." In response Kangana wrote, "Very nice, such films can be crucial for stopping tribal conversion also."