Kantara Honored by India Post: Special Cover and Postcards Celebrate Bootha Kola

In a historic move, India Post has honored Hombale Films’ Kantara with a Special Cover and Picture Postcards, celebrating the age-old ritual of Bootha Kola that the film brought into the global limelight.

When Kantara released in 2022, it wasn’t just another blockbuster. Directed and headlined by Rishab Shetty under the banner of Hombale Films, the film became a cultural phenomenon. It transported audiences into the mystical world of Karnataka’s folk traditions, especially the ritual of Bootha Kola, blending spirituality, folklore, and cinematic storytelling like never before.

India Post’s Tribute to Bootha Kola

Now, adding another feather to Kantara’s legacy, India Post has issued a Special Cover and two Picture Postcards dedicated to Bootha Kola. Released by the Karnataka Postal Circle in association with Hombale Films, the initiative celebrates the state’s vibrant tradition while acknowledging how the movie helped take this ritual to global audiences.

The Special Cover and Postcards were presented to Rishab Shetty and producer Vijay Kiragandur, making it a moment of pride not just for the film team but also for Karnataka’s cultural heritage.

Sharing the release on social media, India Post wrote:

“India Post celebrates the spirit of Karnataka through a Special Cover and two Picture Postcards on Bootha Kola, a vibrant ritual where devotion, folklore, and tradition unite. This release pays tribute to a cultural legacy recently showcased to global audiences through Kantara, and honours the stories that continue to inspire generations.”

Kantara: Chapter 1 on the Horizon

Following the massive success of the original, Hombale Films is set to release Kantara: Chapter 1, a prequel that promises to dive even deeper into the roots of this folklore universe. Once again written, directed, and performed by Rishab Shetty, the prequel boasts the cinematic vision of Arvind S. Kashyap (cinematography) and the soulful score of B. Ajaneesh Loknath (music).

The film is slated for a worldwide release on October 2, 2025, and expectations are sky-high.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Bootha Kola, the ritual shown in Kantara? Bootha Kola is a centuries-old spirit worship ritual from coastal Karnataka. It involves vibrant costumes, music, dance, and devotion, connecting communities with their local deities and folklore.

2. Why did India Post release a Special Cover and Postcards for Kantara? India Post wanted to celebrate Karnataka’s cultural heritage and acknowledge how Kantara spotlighted Bootha Kola for the world, turning it into a symbol of pride and awareness.

3. When is Kantara: Chapter 1 releasing? The much-awaited prequel, Kantara: Chapter 1, will be released worldwide on October 2, 2025.

4. Who are the key people behind Kantara? The film is directed and headlined by Rishab Shetty, produced by Vijay Kiragandur (Hombale Films), with cinematography by Arvind S. Kashyap and music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath.

5. Why is Kantara considered revolutionary in Indian cinema? Kantara redefined storytelling by blending folklore, spirituality, and raw emotion with powerful performances, taking a local tradition like Bootha Kola to a global stage while becoming one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of 2022.