Actor Rishab Shetty was criticised for speaking in his native language Kannada at an event in Hyderabad, while promoting 'Kantara: A Legend Chapter -1'. Many Telugu-speaking fans expressed disappointment, with some calling for a boycott of the movie. Rishab responded, "Telugu...and Kannada people are brothers. Next time I come for Jai Hanuman promotions, I will speak in proper Telugu."