Sandeep Reddy Vanga praises Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1: "It is a true MASTERPIECE INDIAN cinema..."

Sandeep Reddy Vanga on Kantara Chapter 1

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 hit theatres on October 2 as the much-anticipated prequel to his 2022 hit.

While opinions online have been mixed, the film received some high praise from a notable filmmaker—Sandeep Reddy Vanga, known for Animal, called the movie a “cinematic thunderstorm” and praised Shetty’s performance as truly outstanding.

On X (formerly Twitter), Vanga didn’t hold back his admiration, tweeting, “KANTARA Chapter 1 is a true MASTERPIECE INDIAN cinema has never seen anything like this before. It’s a cinematic thunderstorm, raw, divine, and unshakable. Rishab Shetty delivers a true one-man show, crafted and carried single-handedly @shetty_rishab Special mention to the BGM by @AJANEESHB." It’s a glowing endorsement that’s sure to excite fans.

KANTARA Chapter 1 is a true MASTERPIECE
INDIAN cinema has never seen anything like this before.
It's a cinematic thunderstorm, raw, divine, and unshakable.
Rishab shetty delivers a true one-man show, crafted and carried single-handedly @shetty_rishab
Special mention to…

— Sandeep Reddy Vanga (@imvangasandeep) October 2, 2025

In a straightforward and kind reply, Rishab wrote, “Thank you brother.” They have long respected one another; Rishab had previously expressed his admiration for Vanga's distinct vision, saying, “It’s crazy, nobody can think like him… I’d love to be involved in any projects he’s currently working on."

Rishab Shetty expressed his admiration for Vanga's daring and unorthodox style in 2024. Despite the controversies that sometimes surround Vanga’s work, Rishab pointed out that he has an enormous fan following.

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“It’s crazy, nobody can think like him, and I think even he can’t think the same way again. I’d love to be involved in any projects he’s currently working on,” Rishab said, clearly eager to collaborate.

Kantara: Chapter 1 builds on the success of the original National Award-winning Kantara, diving deeper into the mystical roots of the Kantara forest and Indian folklore. The original film grossed over Rs 400 crore worldwide, setting high expectations for this new chapter.

According to a trading website, the prequel has opened strong with Rs 60 crore at the box office, reflecting the buzz and excitement around this expanding cinematic universe.