Updated On: 07 October, 2025 03:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Cricketer KL Rahul has joined the list of celebrities who have praised Kantara Chapter 1 directed by Rishab Shetty. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta also met the team behind the film and congratulated them on the film`s success

Still from Kantara Chapter 1
After much anticipation across the globe, Hombale Films and Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1, a prequel to Kantara: A Legend, released in theatres worldwide last week. The film’s trailer and songs had already created a storm on the internet; however, upon release, it shattered box office records and created a global phenomenon. Audiences and critics across the world can’t stop praising its powerful storytelling, stellar performances, and striking visuals
Even celebrities and acclaimed filmmakers have joined in to appreciate the film. Indian cricketer KL Rahul, who hails from Mangaluru, Karnataka, has always claimed he is a big fan of Kantara. Recently, he watched the film and took to social media to express his admiration, saying that it beautifully represents the beliefs of the people of Karnataka.