India, Oct. 14 -- Kannada star Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 has been creating a stir at the box office, earning widespread acclaim from both critics and industry peers. Now, actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has joined the list of admirers, and praised the franchise for its portrayal of the Dev culture.

Kangana gave a shout-out to Kantara franchise on Tuesday while responding to a social media user who shared a video showcasing the Dev culture of the Himalayas. The social media user had praised Rishab for depicting a similar tradition from the South, to which Kangana responded with her appreciation.

The social media user shared, "What Kantara has shown is reality. Until I saw this movie, I wasn't aware of South India, but beli...