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Riteish Deshmukh Praises Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1 as "Nothing Short of Magic"
6 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Kantara: Chapter 1 has received phenomenal reviews and is one of the biggest releases of the year
- Riteish Deshmukh praised the film's stunning VFX, action, cinematography, and more
- Hombale Films' ambitious project is reaching audiences across regions while staying true to its cultural roots
Kantara: Chapter 1, the highly anticipated film from Hombale Films, has been captivating audiences across the country since its release. The film has garnered phenomenal reviews and is being hailed as one of the biggest releases of the year.
Amid the overwhelming appreciation, popular actor Riteish Deshmukh took to social media to share his thoughts on the film. Deshmukh praised Rishab Shetty's performance, writing, "What I watched was nothing short of magic." He also commended the film's top-notch VFX, action sequences, cinematography, background score, sound design, and production design.
Kantara: Chapter 1 is Hombale Films' most ambitious project to date. The team, including music director B. Ajaneesh Loknath, cinematographer Arvind Kashyap, and production designer Vinesh Banglan, has played a crucial role in crafting the film's compelling visual and emotional storytelling.
Released in multiple languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, and English, the film is reaching audiences across regions while staying true to its cultural roots. Hombale Films aims to offer an immersive cinematic experience that highlights folklore, faith, and storytelling excellence with Kantara: Chapter 1.
