Plastic Water Bottle Blunder Sparks Hilarious Reactions in 'Kantara'

On October 2, 2022, the film 'Kantara Chapter 1' directed by Rishab Shetty was released and quickly became a trending topic online. However, the attention was not solely due to the film's praised performances, visual effects, and storytelling, but rather a surprising anachronism spotted by viewers.

During a community lunch scene in the movie, set in the 4th century AD, a 20-litre plastic water can was visible in the background. Social media users were quick to point out this glaring historical inaccuracy, as plastic did not exist in that era. The incident drew comparisons to the famous 'Game of Thrones' coffee cup blunder, with fans making humorous comments and memes about the slip-up.

While some viewers took the mistake lightheartedly, others expressed disappointment that such an oversight was not caught, given the overall attention to detail in the film. However, the filmmakers acknowledged the error as an "honest mistake" by the editors.

Despite this minor hiccup, 'Kantara Chapter 1' has continued to perform strongly at the box office, earning over Rs 400 crore in India. The film has also received praise from industry figures, further solidifying its status as a hit.