Ram Gopal Varma Praises Rishab Shetty, Calls Out Indian Filmmakers

Ram Gopal Varma’s Admiration for Rishab Shetty’s Work

Renowned filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has expressed strong admiration for Rishab Shetty’s cinematic skills in “Kantara Chapter 1,” calling it a remarkable film. The movie has received widespread acclaim and demonstrates Rishab’s talent as both an actor and director.

Kantara Chapter 1, which features Shetty in the lead role, has made significant waves at the box office since its release. With the backdrop of high expectations following its predecessor’s success, Rishab has again proven his mettle as a creator.

Praise from Industry Peers

In a recent tweet on X, Varma remarked, “KANTAAAARRRAAA is FANTAAAASTICCCC .. All FILM MAKERS in INDIA should feel ASHAMED after seeing the UNIMAGINABLE EFFORT @Shetty_Rishab and his team put in the BGM, SOUND DESIGN, CINEMATOGRAPHY, PRODUCTION DESIGN, and VFX.” He emphasized that the effort itself warrants the film being labeled as a blockbuster, showing immense respect for the backing provided by Hombale Films.

Rishab acknowledged the praise, stating, “I am just a Cinema Lover, Sir. Thank you so much for all the love & Support, Sir.” Other directors, including Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Maruthi, and actors like Yash, Jr NTR, and Prabhas, have also lauded the film and Rishab’s exceptional contribution.

Overview of Kantara Chapter 1

Released in multiple languages such as Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, Kantara Chapter 1 takes viewers back a thousand years before its events. Alongside Rishab Shetty, the film features notable talents like Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah.

With such high praise from industry veterans, how do you feel about the impact of films like Kantara on Indian cinema?