Hyderabad: Actor Allu Arjun recently watched Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ and was left deeply impressed by the film’s craftsmanship. On Friday, he shared his admiration through a heartfelt post on his X account, describing the movie as extraordinary and praising Shetty’s multifaceted talent.

Heartfelt tribute to Rishab Shetty

In his post, Arjun wrote, “Watched #Kantara last night. Wow, what a mind-blowing film. I was in a trance watching it. Kudos to @shetty_rishab garu for a one-man show as writer, director, and actor. He excelled in every craft. Aesthetic performances by @rukminitweets garu, #Jayaram garu, @gulshandevaiah garu, and others.”

He also appreciated the film’s technical brilliance, adding, “Brilliant work by the technicians… especially the music by @AJANEESHB garu, cinematography by #AravindSKashyap garu, art direction by @DharaniGange91 garu, and stunts by #ArjunRaj garu. Big congratulations to producer @VKiragandur garu and the entire @hombalefilms team. Honestly, words fall short to describe the experience. Lots of love, admiration, and respect.”

Praise from fellow actors

Allu Arjun is not alone in his admiration. Prominent actors Prabhas and Yash have also applauded the film. Prabhas commented, “It is a brilliant film with outstanding performances from everyone. The biggest blockbuster of the year. Congratulations to Rishab Shetty, Vijay Kiragandur, and Hombale Films.”

Yash highlighted Shetty’s dedication, stating, “Kantara Chapter 1: The New Benchmark for Kannada and Indian Cinema. @shetty_rishab, your conviction, resilience, and sheer devotion are evident in every frame. As the writer, director, and actor, your vision translates into a truly immersive experience on screen. Heartfelt congratulations to @VKiragandur sir and @hombalefilms.”

A landmark project for Hombale Films

‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ is one of the most ambitious projects undertaken by Hombale Films. The film’s creative vision has been shaped by music director B. Ajaneesh Loknath, cinematographer Arvind Kashyap, and production designer Vinesh Banglan, delivering a compelling visual and emotional experience.

Released on October 2 in multiple languages including Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, and English, the film is resonating with audiences nationwide while staying deeply connected to its cultural roots.