Kantara Chapter 1: Rishab Shetty Reacts To KL Rahul Praising Mythological Epic's 'Magic' - See Post

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Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Ram Gopal Varma, Prabhas and more, Cricketer KL Rahul is the latest celeb to join the fanclub of Rishab Shetty's mythological epic- Kantara Chapter 1. Having recently watched the film, Rahul took to social media to share his admiration for Shetty’s powerful performance and the film’s captivating storytelling.

KL Rahul praises Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1

Recently, KL Rahul took to Instagram Stories and posted the film’s trailer along with the message, “Just watched Kantara. Absolutely blown away by the magic @rishabshettyofficial has created once again. It’s heartfelt and beautifully represents the people and spirit of Mangaluru.” Take a look:

Rishab Shetty reacts to KL Rahul's praise

Soon after KL Rahul praised the film, Rishab Shetty took to social media to react to his post. The Kirik Party director took to his Instagram Story and re-shared KL Rahul's post. He also added two heart emoticons while re-posting it.

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Record-Breaking Performance

Kantara Chapter 1 has surpassed major 2025 releases, including the lifetime collections of Salman Khan’s Sikandar and Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava. The film now ranks as the third highest-grossing Indian film of the year, trailing only Rajinikanth’s Coolie (Rs 65 crore) and Pawan Kalyan’s They Call Him OG (Rs 63.75 crore).

About Kantara Chapter 1

Written, directed by, and starring Rishab Shetty, Kantara Chapter 1 is set in the Kadamba period of Karnataka, a golden era in Indian history known for its influential rulers who shaped the region’s architecture and culture.The mythological thriller features an impressive cast, including Rukmini Vasanth, Rakesh Poojari, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah in prominent roles. Released in multiple languages such as Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and English, the film’s widespread appeal has played a major role in its box office success.