Allu Arjun lauds ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’, calls Rishab Shetty’s film a “mind-blowing experience”

The ‘Pushpa’ star was left awestruck by Rishab Shetty’s latest cinematic spectacle, hailing the film’s storytelling, performances, and technical brilliance as extraordinary.

Actor Allu Arjun was captivated after watching Kantara: Chapter 1 and shared his admiration for Rishab Shetty’s work, describing the film as a “mind-blowing experience” that left him completely engrossed. The actor took to X to express how deeply impressed he was by the film’s narrative, performances, and technical finesse.

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Arjun commended Rishab Shetty’s creative mastery, calling the film a remarkable “one-man show” where Shetty excelled as writer, director, and actor. The Pushpa star highlighted how Kantara: Chapter 1 stood out as a visually rich and emotionally gripping story that reflects strong filmmaking craft.

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.

Aesthetic performances by @rukminitweets garu, #Jayaram garu, @gulshandevaiah… pic.twitter.com/qneOccCjvd

— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) October 24, 2025

He also appreciated the ensemble cast for their compelling performances, including Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah, who played pivotal roles in the film. Arjun extended special praise to the technical crew, music composer B Ajaneesh Loknath, cinematographer Aravind S Kashyap, art director Dharani Gange, and stunt choreographer Arjun Raj, for enhancing the film’s immersive experience through sound, visuals, and action design.

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Produced by Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films, Kantara: Chapter 1 has drawn immense attention for its grand scale, authenticity, and craftsmanship. With a massive budget of Rs 125 crore, the film blends myth, culture, and spirituality, marking another milestone for Kannada cinema on the national stage.