Kantara Part 1 Early Review: The early reviews for Kantar: Part 1 are out. Should you watch it? That’s what we will tell you. Rishab Shetty’s highly anticipated film Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 is all set to be released on October 2, 2025. And, as the release date has finally arrived, fans can’t hold their excitement. But is it worth it? Well, the early Kantara reviews from the overseas market are mixed. Let’s see what the critics had to say about this much-awaited movie.
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Visual brilliance and strong technical
Kantara Part 1 is no doubt a cinematic masterpiece, and Rishab Shetty’s mind and experience can be seen in each and every angle of the movie. Be it the movie’s cinematography, sound design, or background score, everything has been “top-notch” that creates the immersive world that made the original Kantara such a massive success in 2022. Moreover, viewers and critics had mentioned that the film had successfully answered the lingering questions from the first installment and had pushed the story to an even larger canvas.
Rishab Shetty, who is both an actor and director in the movie, has been praised for his commanding screen presence. His performance is one of the reasons why Kantara Part 1 feels so real. He presented us with the right balance of intensity and mystery. Rukmini Vasanth has been noted for her glamour and charm, and she brought the much-needed freshness to the narrative. These elements and the film’s visual scale have made sure that the prequel captures attention right from the start.
Mixed responses from critics
Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 has received a good response, but there are a few critics who are of a different opinion. Umair Sandhu, who is also a very famous critic, has used the term “all that glitters is not gold” while reviewing the film. According to him, Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 is overrated and somewhat confusing. This shows that the Kantara Part 1 review is split between admiration and skepticism.
Record-breaking pre-bookings
Though the movie has mixed opinions, it is on the verge of becoming one of the biggest hits of 2025. As per the reports by Money Control, Kantara: Chapter 1 sold over 1.7 lakh tickets in just one day of booking, and this makes the total value approximately ₹ 5.7 crore, which is huge. The first Kantara, which was released in 2022, had earned just ₹2 crore on its opening day. The advance sales are more shocking because of the Rs 14.5 Cr gross of advance booking – it has already surpassed those of big-ticket blockbusters like Hrithik Roshan Jr and NTR’s War 2 & Hari Hara Veera Mallu.
Promotional controversies and hype
Rishab Shetty has found himself in unwanted controversy, as he is facing backlash for not speaking Telugu during the Hyderabad promotional event. The movie, which was also attended by Jr. NTR has invited a lot of hate towards Rishab Shetty. With that being said, the ongoing controversy hasn’t slowed down the momentum of the film. In fact, the controversy has only added more visibility to the already hyped release.
The road ahead
The Kantara Part 1 reviews are mixed to positive, and the majority of the viewers are appreciating it for being a grand spectacle that thrives on cultural storytelling, visual brilliance, and strong performances. Yet, there are opinions that the film is overrated and has a lot of confusing scenes. With the mixed reviews, Rishab Shetty is all set to make history, and he can deliver one of the biggest hits of 2025. So, get ready to witness Rishab Shetty’s magic in Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1.
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