New Delhi, Oct 3 (PTI) Renowned filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga, celebrated for his works such as "Arjun Reddy" and "Animal", recently extolled the virtues of Rishab Shetty’s latest release, "Kantara: Chapter 1". The film is hailed as a “masterpiece” and a remarkable one-man show by the illustrious Kannada star.
This movie serves as a prequel to Shetty’s 2022 hit, "Kantara", which is revered for its deeply rooted storytelling, intricate folklore, and divine themes drawn from coastal Karnataka. It emerged as one of the highest-earning Kannada films ever, cementing its status as a cultural phenomenon.
In a heartfelt post on the platform X, Vanga lauded Shetty’s compelling performance and the film’s significant impact on Indian cinema. “‘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 @shetty_rishab. Special mention to the BGM by @AJANEESHB,” he penned enthusiastically.
In response to this generous compliment, Shetty expressed his heartfelt gratitude, simply replying: “Thank you brother.” The actor-director, who also scripted the film, spoke earnestly about the overwhelming admiration and support from audiences.
“From struggling to get one evening show in 2016 to 5000+ housefull shows in 2025. This journey is nothing but your love, support, and God’s grace. Forever grateful to every single person who made this possible,” he reflected, underscoring the film’s remarkable journey.
"Kantara: Chapter 1" is set during the pre-colonial era in Karnataka under the reign of the Kadamba dynasty from Banavasi. The narrative delves into the clash between the Kantara forest tribals and an oppressive king.
The multi-talented Shetty, as director, writer, and lead actor of the prequel, had previously earned the National Film Award for Best Actor and Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for "Kantara".
"Kantara: Chapter 1" was released in theatres on Thursday and is available in a multitude of languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, and English.
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