Kantara Crushes It: Ram Gopal Varma Says ‘Wake Up, Bollywood!’

Ram Gopal Varma has ignited a cinematic conversation with his explosive praise for Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1, calling it a benchmark that should make every Indian filmmaker introspect.

Key highlights from Varma’s reaction:

1. He hailed the film’s background score, sound design, cinematography, production quality, and VFX as “unimaginable effort.”
2. Varma stated that even without considering the story, the technical brilliance alone makes it a blockbuster.
3. He applauded Hombale Films for backing the project without compromise.
4. Rishab Shetty’s dual role as actor and director earned Varma’s admiration, leaving him undecided on which talent shines brighter.
5. Kantara: Chapter 1, a prequel set in 4th-century coastal Karnataka, explores the Bhuta Kola ritual and has earned Rs 60 crore on Day 1.

The film’s impact is resonating across the industry, with praise pouring in from stars like Yash, Jr NTR, and Prabhas.

Sources: India Today, Hindustan Times, MSN, Idlebrain.