Madhur Bhandarkar Calls Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 'Raw, Divine And Utterly Captivating'

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 has taken the nation by storm. Released last Friday, the Kannada-language epic has already become a box office juggernaut, earning critical acclaim from both fans and filmmakers alike. Joining the long list of admirers, National Award-winning director Madhur Bhandarkar has now penned a glowing review, calling the film “extraordinary" and unlike anything Indian cinema has witnessed before.

Madhur Bhandarkar Lauds Kantara Chapter 1

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Fashion and Page 3 filmmaker wrote, “Saw the film #KantaraChapter1 by @shetty_rishab, and I must say, Indian cinema has never seen anything like it before. It’s a raw, divine, and utterly captivating work of art. #RishabShetty delivers an extraordinary performance, expertly crafting & carrying