Kantara Chapter 1 sold over ₹19 crores worth of advance tickets.
Kantara Chapter 1 X Reviews: Kantara Chapter 1 is now showing in theatres. Rishab Shetty's prequel to the 2022 blockbuster has been in the discussions for quite a while among film fans. The movie, written, directed, and starring Rishab Shetty in the lead roles, dives deep into the mythologies and rivalries introduced in the original movie. It is the second instalment in the film series, mounted on reported budget of ₹125 crore. The movie's first few shows have successfully wrapped up, and fans have shared their review of Kantara Chapter 1 on X (formerly Twitter).
The Rishab Shetty Movie is mounted on a massive ₹125 crore budget. Upon release, the movie has been showered with praise for its visuals and story. The audience has also praised Shetty's performance in the movie. Aside from the strong points of Kantar Chapter 1, the movie has also been on the receiving end of criticism for its slow pacing and weak writing at key points. Overall, the movie has received mixed reviews from the audience, with most praising the film's visuals and overall story, with criticism for its slow pacing and chunks of weak writing. The average audience rating for the film has been in the 3-3.5 stars range.
An X user described Rishab Shetty's performance in the movie as "spellbinding," calling Kantara Chapter 1 a "masterpiece" and a must-watch
An online review of the Rishab Shetty movie praises its depiction of the mythology, while pointing to its pacing as a miss.
Another review on X praised Kantara's visuals after completing the first half.
Jr NTR took time to voice his praise for Risab Shetty, the brain behind Kantara Chapter 1. Taking to his socials, he commended the efforts of the Kantara team. He also expressed his appreciation for the movie's writer, director, and lead actor, Rishab Shetty, calling him a visionary "excelling both as a mindblowing actor and a brilliant director."
The Rishab Shetty movie has been in the headlines for a while. The movie's first teaser was shared back in 2023, with film fans excited about the release since then. Then, adding to the anticipation was the movie's increased budget, which jumped from ₹16 crore to ₹125 crore, according to online reports. The hype grew during the rollout, with its trailer attracting 160 million views online.
Kantara Chapter 1 box office collection also show promise. The Rishab Shetty movie sold over 76,000 advance tickets, bringing in ₹19.44 crore in revenue before its release. Now, all the attention is on Kantara Chapter 1's box office collection on its opening day, along with its first weekend collection.
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DISCLAIMER: The box office and advance sales numbers mentioned in the article are based on reports published online. Actual figures may vary.
