Kantara Chapter 1: Ram Gopal Varma Reviews Rishab Shetty Film; Calls It A Blockbuster, Says 'Can't Decide Whether...'

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 , the much-anticipated prequel to his 2022 blockbuster Kantara, hit theatres on October 2. While early reviews have been mixed, the film has already earned high praise

from celebs like Prabhas, Nani, Sandeep Reddy Vanga and others. Now, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has reviewed the film and called it a blockbuster.

Ram Gopal Varma reviews Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1

Taking to X (Formerly known as Twitter), the director praised the film writing, "KANTAAAARRRAAA is FANTAAAASTICCCC .. All FILM MAKERS in INDIA should feel ASHAMED after seeing the UNIMAGINABLE EFFORT @Shetty_Rishab and his team put in the BGM, SOUND DESIGN, CINEMATOGRAPHY, PRODUCTION DESIGN and VFX ..Forgetting the CONTENT which is a BONUS , their EFFORT alone deserves #kantarachaoter1 to be a BLOCKBUSTER... "He added, "HATS OFF TO @HombaleFilms for uncompromisingly backing the creative team, and HEY @Shetty_Rishab, I can’t decide whether you are a GREATER DIRECTOR or a GREATER ACTOR."Take a look:

In response, Rishab Shetty offered a warm and humble reply, tweeting simply: “I am just a Cinema Lover, Sir. Thank you so much for all the love & Support, Sir.”

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Sandeep Reddy Vanga praises Kantara Chapter 1

Sandeep Reddy Vanga took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his enthusiastic reaction, calling the film a “cinematic thunderstorm” and praising Shetty for delivering a truly outstanding performance. “KANTARA Chapter 1 is a true MASTERPIECE. Indian cinema has never seen anything like this before. It’s a cinematic thunderstorm—raw, divine, and unshakable. Rishab Shetty delivers a true one-man show, crafted and carried single-handedly. Special mention to the BGM by @AJANEESHB.”

Kantara takes strong start at box office

Kantara: Chapter 1 builds upon the legacy of the original National Award-winning film, delving deeper into the mystical roots of the Kantara forest and the folklore surrounding it. The first film was both a critical and commercial triumph, earning over Rs 400 crore globally.The prequel seems poised to continue that success. According to trade reports, it raked in Rs 60 crore on its opening day alone, an impressive figure that reflects the fanbase of mythological cinematic universe.