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Allu Arjun calls Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter 1' "a mind-blowing film!"

By IANS | Updated: October 24, 2025 13:20 IST

Hyderabad, Oct 24 Telugu star Allu Arjun on Friday showered praise on the director Rishab Shetty's pan Indian ...

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Hyderabad, Oct 24 Telugu star Allu Arjun on Friday showered praise on the director Rishab 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 technicians…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."

For the unaware, 'Kantara: Chapter 1' released worldwide on October 2 in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu,Malayalam, Hindi, and English. Written and directed by Rishab Shetty and produced by Vijay Kiragandur, the film is the much-awaited prequel to the 2022 blockbuster 'Kantara'. The movie stars Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth and Jayaram in the lead roles. Filming for the upcoming actioner began in November 2023, with the first look and teaser released on November 27.

'Kantara : Chapter 1', the prequel to the blockbuster film, is set during the reign of the Kadambas of Banavasi. It has been written and directed by Rishab Shetty and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films.

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