Core Themes for Your Paper 1. Subtitles as Cultural Facilitators

: In Kantara , the guttural screams and specific intonations during the daiva-nartana (divine dance) are critical. Subtitles allow viewers to hear these original sounds while understanding the intent through text.

Subtitles allow the film to remain "rooted and local" while achieving "universal appeal".

: Even for Indian audiences, the film features Tulu dialogues that require subtitles (often in both Kannada and English) to be understood, highlighting internal linguistic diversity. 3. The "Pan-India" Phenomenon via Translation

: Director Rishab Shetty deliberately initially released the film in Kannada with English subtitles outside Karnataka rather than immediate dubbing to maintain linguistic authenticity.