Rishab Shetty’s highly anticipated Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 is gearing up for a grand worldwide release on October 2, 2025. Early premiere reviews are out now; viewers laud its grandeur, technical prowess, and intense performances.
The much awaited movie Kantara: Chapter 1 starring Rishab Shetty is set for its big global release on October 2, which falls on Dussehra. The first reviews have started to appear online as the excitement builds, suggesting that the premiere shows have already taken place. In many aspects, Kantara Chapter 1 has lived up to the expectations, according to early viewers cited by Telugu Filmy Focus.
Audience reactions
“Kantara Chapter 1 was very grand, and all the questions created in the first part were clarified in the second part…! It was even grander,” read the reactions. The film’s technical strengths also drew praise. Viewers highlighted the music, background score, and cinematography as being “top notch.”
Meanwhile, fans also appreciated the performances noting, “Rukmini Vasanth’s glamour and Rishab Shetty’s intense performance will also entertain.”
The initial excitement generated by these responses suggests that the movie will be spectacular while maintaining the mystery and essence of its predecessor.
Not all reviews were positive
Kantara Chapter 1 has also received mixed reviews. Film critic Umair Sandhu posted his take on X, writing: “First Review #KantaraChapter1 ! All that glitters is not gold ! Overrated & Weird kind of film.”
First Review #KantaraChapter1 !
All that glitters is not gold ! Overrated & Weird kind of film.
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— Umair Sandhu (@UmairSandu) September 29, 2025
Since there aren’t many reviews available, we must look at the actual ratings for Rishab Shetty’s movie on October 2.
Kantara Chapter 1 Advance Booking
Kantara Chapter 1 has generated a lot of buzz ahead of its release. According to Money Control, the movie made Rs 5.7 crore from pre-sales after opening for advance reservations on Sunday and selling over 1.7 lakh tickets in a single day. To put it into perspective, the original Kantara garnered barely Rs 2 crore on its inauguration day back in 2022.
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