Rishab Shetty’s highly anticipated Kantara Chapter 1 has finally hit theatres, and Twitter is buzzing with reactions. While some viewers are hailing the film as a cinematic wonder, others are calling it overhyped and disappointing. The first wave of audience reviews paints a picture of a polarising film, grand visuals on one side, and criticism for weak storytelling on the other.
Positive Reactions: Visual grandeur and strong performances
Several fans and film portals are showering praise on the movie for its scale, performances, and VFX.
South Movie Max wrote:
“#RishabShetty’s intense acting + #RukminiVasanth’s charm = pure magic! The first half dazzles with grand visuals & massive VFX. A storytelling masterpiece meant for big screens. Don’t miss this cinematic wonder!”
South Digital Media echoed similar sentiments, giving the film a solid rating:
“#KantaraChapter1Review - 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #RishabShetty Intense Performance #RukminiVasanth Glamour… Very Grand Technical VFX. It’s massive storytelling through cinema, must watch at theatres.”
The praise isn’t limited to critics. Audiences are also expressing excitement about the film’s execution and larger-than-life feel. One fan shared:
“Beginninggg mad madddddd 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 @shetty_rishab #KantaraChapter1 #Kantara”
Another account broke down the opening box office numbers for Bengaluru, showing massive collections:
“Region wise breakdown! – Bengaluru: 7.8Cr | 222K Tickets | 24SO / 829FF = 853FF 🔥”
Clearly, the film’s scale and buzz are translating into strong ticket sales.
Lack of Story and Over-Hype
Despite the visual spectacle, not everyone is impressed. A section of Twitter users called out the film for lacking depth.
One harsh review read:
“No story, No songs, No thrill, No strong villain, Peak over-acting, Too many useless characters. High hyped with poor content. My review – 0/5. Don’t watch in theater.”
Another user, Harshitha Srinivas, criticised the movie for being dull:
“#Kantara full movie boring waste time just climax hit 👍 @shetty_rishab acting average and rukmini vasanth acting super. 1 Kantara 2022 >>>>>>>>>> 10 Kantara 2025 👍”
Such strong criticism shows that while fans loved the technical side of the film, the narrative didn’t connect with everyone.
Mixed Audience Sentiments
Some viewers are still processing their experience, acknowledging the hype while remaining neutral. A parody account noted:
“Any watching Premier are giving crazy responses from cinema… This is go…”
This suggests that while audiences are split, the film is sparking strong emotional reactions either way — which might be exactly what Shetty intended.
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