The Andhra Pradesh government has approved a ticket price hike for Kantara Chapter 1, emphasizing that art should unite people, not divide them by language or region. Despite objections from some Telugu film circles over disruptions in Karnataka for Telugu releases, CM Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan urged officials to act with generosity and national spirit. Pawan Kalyan highlighted the need to support Kannada films despite regional tensions, stating that Telugu audiences have always embraced Kannada stars. He urged both film chambers to resolve issues amicably and avoid creating hurdles for Kantara Chapter 1 in Andhra Pradesh.
