Insights from Madhur on Kantara Chapter 1

In a recent post on his X account, Madhur expressed, “I just watched #KantaraChapter1 by @shetty_rishab, and I must say, Indian cinema has never seen anything like it before. It’s a raw, divine, and totally captivating masterpiece. #RishabShetty’s performance is extraordinary, leading the film masterfully.”

He also added, “Performances, including @rukminitweets, are outstanding. The film’s background score, sound design, cinematography, production design, and VFX are top-notch. Kudos to @hombalefilms for supporting this brilliant team. #KantaraChapter1”

Both Rishab and Rukmini shared his review on their own X accounts, expressing gratitude for Madhur’s commendations.

Madhur Bhandarkar is renowned for directing acclaimed films like Chandni Bar, Fashion, Page 3, Traffic, and Heroine.

Overview of Kantara Chapter 1

Kantara Chapter 1 is the prequel to the original sleeper hit, which grossed over ₹400 crore globally on a budget of ₹15 crore. This prequel is set a millennium before the original film’s story. Starring Rishab in the lead role, it also features Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah. The film is breaking box office records and is poised to surpass the ₹250 crore mark in India within just five days.