October 3, 2025

The buzz around Kantara Chapter 1 just got louder! Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, the fiery director known for his sharp eyes on cinema, has come forward with big cheers for Rishab Shetty’s latest hit. Calling the film "FANTAAAASTICCCC," RGV tweeted he believes all Indian filmmakers should be “ASHAMED” after watching the extraordinary dedication poured into the movie. Kantara Chapter 1, starring and directed by Rishab Shetty, opened to a roaring response. The film hit theatres recently in many languages including Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, and English. It takes the audience back in time, set a thousand years before earlier films in the story’s world. Ram Gopal Varma’s admiration didn’t stop at the storyline. He applauded every bit — from the background music (BGM), sound design, cinematography, production design, to the visual effects (VFX). "Forgetting the CONTENT which is a BONUS, their EFFORT alone deserves #kantarachaoter1 to be a BLOCKBUSTER," wrote RGV. He also gave a standing ovation to the film’s producers, @HombaleFilms, for supporting such a creative vision without compromise. What truly twisted RGV’s mind was Rishab Shetty himself. He ended his tweet with a burning question: "I can’t decide whether you are a GREATER DIRECTOR or a GREATER ACTOR." Rishab Shetty humbly responded, "I am just a Cinema Lover, Sir. Thank you so much for all the love & Support, Sir." It's not just RGV joining the fan club—other big names like Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Maruthi, Yash, Jr NTR, and Prabhas also have offered their applause for Shetty’s masterpiece. Besides Shetty, the film also stars talented actors like Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah, who have received praise for their strong performances. The film had huge expectations since the 2022 original was a sleeper hit, and by the looks of it, this sequel is lighting the box office on fire! So, here's the scoop: Kantara Chapter 1 is not just a movie, it's a spectacular sensory explosion! It’s set to become a legendary blockbuster, all thanks to the passion and hard work of Rishab Shetty and his team. When filmmakers like Ram Gopal Varma drop words like "HATS OFF," you know it’s something special.

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