Kantara Chapter 1 review: Does Rishab Shetty’s film shine or disappoint
Excitement Peaks for ‘Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1’ Worldwide Release
Global Anticipation for Kantara Chapter 1 Release
As the eagerly awaited film ‘Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1’ approaches its worldwide release on October 2, 2025, coinciding with Dussehra celebrations, excitement is reaching new heights. The film, directed by Rishab Shetty, has started garnering attention as the first reviews surface online.
Early Reviews Highlight Kantara’s Grand Execution
According to initial viewer feedback quoted by Emegypt, ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ impressively meets expectations, delivering a grand spectacle. Audience reactions praise the film’s successful continuation from its predecessor, resolving all lingering questions from the first part with an even more impressive narrative.
Technical aspects such as music, background score, and cinematography have been described as outstanding. Additionally, performances, including Rukmini Vasanth’s captivating presence and Rishab Shetty’s intense portrayal, have received notable acclaim.
Mixed Reactions Emerge Amidst Strong Pre-Release Buzz
Not all responses have been entirely positive. Film critic Umair Sandhu offered a measured critique on social media platform X, remarking, “First Review #KantaraChapter1! All that glitters is not gold! Overrated & Weird kind of film.” As more reviews are awaited, fans are eager to form their opinions on the film’s official release date.
Rishab Shetty, meanwhile, faced some criticism during the Hyderabad promotions for his decision not to converse in Telugu, an event that included prominent attendance by Jr. NTR.
‘Kantara Chapter 1’ Breaks Advance Booking Records
The pre-release fervor for ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ has translated into record-breaking advance sales. Reports from Emegypt indicate that advance bookings began on Sunday, swiftly resulting in over 1.7 lakh tickets sold within a day, generating Rs 5.7 crore in revenue.
To provide a comparative perspective, the original ‘Kantara’ collected Rs 2 crore on its first day in 2022. ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ has surpassed pre-sales for other big-ticket films, including Hrithik Roshan–Jr. NTR’s ‘War 2’ and Pawan Kalyan’s ‘They Call Him OG’. In the meantime, the film ‘OG’ starring Pawan Kalyan has achieved a collection of over Rs 150 crores in India.
With the highly anticipated release just around the corner, audiences globally are poised to witness whether ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ will live up to the immense pre-release buzz or stir diverse opinions among viewers.
