24 October,2025 01:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
L- Allu Arjun; R- still from Kantara Chapter 1
Actor and director Rishab Shetty has been making waves with his recent release Kantara Chapter 1. The film has been breaking records at the box office and receiving praise from the audience. Telugu star Allu Arjun on Friday showered praise on Shetty's pan-Indian blockbuster film, Kantara: Chapter 1, calling it a "mind-blowing film".
Taking to his social media timelines to express his appreciation for the film, Allu Arjun said, "Watched Kantara last night. Wow, what a mind-blowing film. I was in a trance watching it. Kudos to shetty_rishab garu for a one-man show as writer, director, and actor. He excelled in every craft."
The actor also went on to compliment other members of the unit. He said, "Aesthetic performances by @rukminitweets garu, #Jayaram garu, @gulshandevaiah garu, and others. Brilliant work by the techniciansâ¦especially the music by @AJANEESHB garu, cinematography by #AravindSKashyap garu, art direction by @DharaniGange91 garu, and stunts by #ArjunRaj garu."
Allu Arjun ended his post by congratulating the film's producer. He wrote, "Big congratulations to producer @VKiragandur garu and the entire @hombalefilms team. Honestly, words fall short to describe the experience. Lots of love, admiration, and respect."
Rishab Shetty responded to Allu Arjun's post saying, "Thank you @alluarjun avre for the lovely wishes. Truly grateful for your warmth and support. More power and success to you always."
Kantara: Chapter 1 is set in the 4th Century AD, unraveling the sacred origins of the mystical land of Kantara. This chapter dives deep into its rich mythology, age-old conflicts, and divine interventions, weaving a saga of folklore, faith, and fire, born from the very soil of the land. The film features Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, Gulshan Devaiah, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, PD Satish Chandra, Prakash Thuminad, and an ensemble of talented actors, bringing this epic tale vividly to life.
In terms of box office fireworks, the film has broken new ground, making it one of the highest earners in the country. Kantara: Chapter 1 records over â¹765 CR at the global box office. With momentum still building, the film is well on its path to further milestones.
Kantara: Chapter 1 is written, directed, and headlined by Rishab Shetty; the film is produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the prestigious banner of Hombale Films. The film features cinematography by Arvind S. Kashyap and music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, both of whom were instrumental in creating the magical world of the original. Kantara: Chapter 1 released worldwide on October 2, 2025.
