Ram Gopal Varma Praises Rishab Shetty: “Showed How Real Cinema is Made”

The Kannada movie "Kantara" made such a spell in 2022 that people still can't get enough of its climax. The prequel of the very same movie, "Kantara: Chapter 1," hit the big screens on October 2nd and received a massive response. Along with the audience, top personalities in the film industry are also hailing the movie. Recently, famous director Ram Gopal Varma too saw the movie and shared his review.

Ram Gopal Varma wrote a post on Instagram praising the film. When Rishabh Shetty thanked him, Ram didn't stop there. He responded to Rishabh once again. He wrote, "To be honest, you've shown all of us filmmakers how real cinema is made with 'Kantara.' You've started a movement of disruption that leads to production."

Rishabh Shetty not only played the lead role in this film, but also did everything himself, from writing the story to directing it. The results of his hard work and dedication are clearly visible in the box office collections. The film grossed over ₹60 crore on opening day and topped ₹45 crore on the second day. The film's earnings in just two days make it clear that the audience's enthusiasm for the film is nothing short of a tsunami.

Ram Gopal Varma was so impressed after watching the film that he wrote on his Twitter account, "After watching 'Kantara,' the rest of India's filmmakers should be ashamed." He said that Rishab Shetty and his team have presented every aspect of the film—background music, sound design, cinematography, production design, and VFX—at such a level that it proves to be a new high in Indian cinema.

Ram Gopal Varma even wrote that he doesn't know whether to call Rishab Shetty a great actor or a great director. He believes that this film has set a new standard for the Indian film industry, and future directors and producers will be unable to ignore this level even if they want to.

Rushmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, and Jayaram appear in key roles alongside Rishab Shetty in 'Kantara Chapter 1'. The film's story, visual grandeur, and technical creativity keep audiences captivated from start to finish. The background score and action sequences, in particular, keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

The first 'Kantara' created a stir in the South and across the country, and now its prequel seems to be following suit. The film's grandeur, depth of folklore, and glimpses of Indian culture are drawing audiences to theaters. Trade analysts believe the film will easily recover its budget by several times in the coming days.