Rishab Shetty has reacted to filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma praising his recently released movie, Kantara: Chapter 1 and calling him a ‘pioneer of cinema’. Shetty was recently speaking to Zoom when he expressed
gratitude to Varma and thanked him for showering love on his film.
“Main ek bachcha hu film industry main, wo itne bade legend hai aur itne bade bade films kiyein aur hum bachpan se unka kaam dekhte aayein hai. Unka (film praise karna) ek bohot badi baat hai – toh main accept bhi nahi karta hu (I’m still a kid in the film industry, while he’s a legend who has made iconic films. I’ve grown up watching his work, so for him to praise Kantara is a huge thing – I can hardly accept it),” he said.
Rishab Shetty further revealed that RGV even called him after watching Kantara Chapter 1 and praised the movie. “Wo film dekh ke excitement main unhone mujhe call kiya tha, lekin sari industry ko legends, seniors ko jo hum dekhte hai – unke inspiration main hum aaye hai. So, wahi follow karta hu main. Mujhe kuch competition record ye sab kuch nahi hai mere dimag main (After watching the film, he called me in excitement. But honestly, all of us in the industry, especially people like me, are here because legends and seniors like him inspired us. I don’t think in terms of competition or records; those things don’t matter),” he added.
About Kantara: Chapter 1
Kantara: Chapter 1 is set in the 4th Century AD, unravelling the sacred origins of the mystical land of Kantara. This chapter dives deep into its rich mythology, age-old conflicts, and divine interventions, weaving a saga of folklore, faith, and fire, born from the very soil of the land. The film features Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, Gulshan Devaiah, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, PD Satish Chandra, Prakash Thuminad, and an ensemble of talented actors, bringing this epic tale vividly to life.
Kantara: Chapter 1 released worldwide on October 2, 2025. The film is experiencing an amazing run at the box office. It has recorded a massive ₹427 crores globally within a span of 6 days. Kantara is already inching towards recording ₹500 crores and also aiming at recording ₹1000 crores worldwide.
