Kantara Chapter 1: Yash Heaps Praise On Rishab Shetty's Film, Calls It Phenomenal Cinema

Rishab Shetty’s highly talked about film, Kantara Chapter 1, hit cinemas on 2 October, drawing positive reviews from both critics and audiences. The film has quickly become the talk of the film industry,

with many praising it. Among them is Kannada actor Yash, who took to social media to call the film, phenomenal cinema.

Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 Gets Thumbs Up From Toxic Star Yash

On Friday, Yash shared his review of Kantara: Chapter 1 on Instagram. He wrote, “Kantara Chapter 1: The New Benchmark for Kannada and Indian Cinema. @rishabshettyofficial, your conviction, resilience, and sheer devotion are evident in every frame. As the writer, director, and actor, your vision translates into a truly immersive experience on screen.”

He went on to praise the performances of the cast, adding, “Heartfelt congratulations to @vkiragandur sir and @hombalefilms. Your vision and unconditional support for ambitious projects are continually raising the industry’s bar. @rukminivasanth and @gulshandevaiah78, you delivered brilliant, powerhouse performances.” Yash also praised the crew, writing, “@b_ajaneesh, your music breathes life into those frames. Arvind Kashyap, your spectacular camera work brought that world to life. Excellent work by Jayaram, Pramod Shetty, Prakash Thuminad and the entire cast and crew. The light moments Rakesh Poojary gave to this film now stand as a fitting tribute to his talent. Together, you all have crafted absolutely phenomenal cinema!”

Directed by Rishab Shetty and produced by Hombale Films, the mythological action drama is the prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara. Also featuring Jayaram, Rukmini Vasanth and Gulshan Devaiah in key roles, the mythological film has been lauded for its visual grandeur, gripping climax, standout VFX and stellar performances. It opened at the box office, grossing Rs 60 crore, while clashing with Varun Dhawan Janhvi Kapoor, Rohit Saraf and Sanya Malhotra’s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, which minted only Rs 9.25 crore.