India, Sept. 29 -- Kantara was a smash hit in Telugu, and the hype for Kantara Chapter 1 is also quite high. To take things to another level, the makers held a grand pre-release event in Hyderabad, and none other than Jr NTR graced the occasion as the chief guest.

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Jr NTR revealed his personal connection to the folklore stories showcased in Kantara. "Not many know, but my mother is from Kundapur, Karnataka. During my childhood, my mother used to tell me stories about Fuliga and Panjurli. I used to listen to them with a lot of interest but also had doubts about thei...