Rishab Shetty is riding high after the massive success of his latest film, Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1. The talented actor and director opened up about his incredible journey from tough times to stardom, thanking fans, supporters, and even a touch of divine luck along the way.
On social media platform X last Friday, Shetty shared a heartfelt message. “From struggling to get one evening show in 2016 to 5000+ housefull shows in 2025,” he wrote. “This journey is nothing but your love, support, and God’s grace. Forever grateful to every single person who made this possible.” He even dug up an old 2016 tweet to highlight the contrast. Back then, he celebrated landing just one screening: “Finally, after much effort, we got the 7 PM show at Mangaluru’s Big Cinemas from tomorrow. Those who wish to watch, please book your tickets for tomorrow. Thank you.”
The praise keeps pouring in for Kantara Chapter 1, the highly anticipated prequel to Shetty’s 2022 blockbuster Kantara. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, known for hits like Kabir Singh and Animal, called it a “true masterpiece.” He raved, “Indian cinema has never seen anything like this before. It’s a cinematic thunderstorm, raw, divine, and unshakable.” Vanga singled out Shetty’s performance: “Rishab Shetty delivers a true one-man show, crafted and carried single-handedly.”
Telugu superstar Junior NTR echoed the excitement. “Congratulations to the team of #KantaraChapter1 on scoring a resounding success,” he posted. “Rishab Shetty sir pulled off the unthinkable by excelling both as a mind-blowing actor and a brilliant director. My best wishes to the entire cast and crew, along with Hombale Films, for fearlessly backing Rishab sir’s vision.”
Directed and starring Rishab Shetty, Kantara Chapter 1 dives into the origins of the legend that captivated audiences in the original. The movie mixes folklore, spirituality, and deep human emotions, all set against stunning visuals and authentic cultural roots. Fans and critics love its gripping story, breathtaking cinematography, and bold take on Indian traditions—truly pushing the limits of Bollywood and regional cinema.
Remember the original Kantara? That 2022 Kannada sensation, also written, directed, and led by Shetty, exploded into a pan-India hit. Its raw authenticity and emotional punch made it one of the biggest Indian films in years, launching Shetty to national stardom. Now, with Chapter 1 breaking records, Shetty’s success story in Indian cinema just keeps getting better.
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