Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 To Be Screened At Rashtrapati Bhavan: Report

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 had been one of the most anticipated films of the year, and as the movie hit theatres on October 2, audiences flocked to cinemas to show their love for the mythological drama. With the movie receiving rave reviews, a report now claims that the Rishab Shetty starrer will be screened at the Rashtrapati Bhavan tomorrow, on Sunday, October 5.

As per Hindustan Times, Kantara will be screened at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking a special honour for the entire team. On Sunday, October 5, the movie will be showcased at the Rashtrapati Bhavan with filmmaker and lead actor Rishab Shetty, actor Rukmini Vasanth, and producer Chaluve Gowda in attendance. Meanwhile, the makers of the film have not issued any official confirmation

about the movie being screened at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The prequel to Rishab Shetty’s National Award-winning film Kantara was released on October 2. As per Sacnilk, Kantara: Chapter 1 earned ₹45 crore (early estimates) India net on Day 2, bringing the film’s collection to ₹106.85 crore domestically. The film had opened with ₹61.85 crore. Although the film faced some competition from Varun Dhawan’s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, it quickly overtook the romantic comedy.

Kantara Chapter 1: Review

Kantara: Chapter 1 begins slowly. The entire first half of the film is used for world-building, which doesn’t make sense at first. While every attempt is made to flesh out all characters from the start, some sequences seem unnecessarily dragged out. However, the film wastes no time in the second half. The plot becomes more interesting, the pace is faster, and it ends with a shocking twist.

The elaborate action sequences get their due in the second half, and so does Rishab Shetty, the actor. A “possessed” Rishab Shetty is a force on screen. He compels you to appreciate his talent and has a natural tendency to grab your attention every time he appears. However, the same cannot be said about the actor in the more ‘regular’ scenes. The everyday Berme is reminiscent of Prabhas in Baahubali 1 — not much to offer unless there’s a fight. Even Rukmini Vasanth usually has the same expressions.

Details about Kantara Chapter 1

The film features Rishab Shetty in the lead, alongside Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, Jayaram, and Rakesh Poojari. Produced by Hombale Films, it promises grand visuals, folklore-driven storytelling, and powerful performances.