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Updated on: Oct 06, 2025 08:41 pm IST

Kantara Chapter 1, has been written and directed by Rishab Shetty, who also stars in it in the lead. The film released in theatres during Dussehra.

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 is the talk of the nation. The Kannada-language film that was released in theatres last Friday has become a box office sensation, earning rave reviews from filmmakers as well as fans. National Award-winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar is the latest to join the bandwagon, and he has now penned a review of the film, praising Rishab’s ‘extraordinary’ performance and calling the film unlike anything Indian cinema has seen before. (Also read: ₹240 crore”>Kantara Chapter 1 box office day 5 (updated live): Rishab Shetty film remains steady on Monday, crosses ₹240 crore)

Madhur Bhandarkar has raved about Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1.

What Madhur said about Kantara Chapter 1

In a new tweet on his X account, Madhur wrote, “Saw the film #KantaraChapter1 by @shetty_rishab, and I must say, Indian cinema has never seen anything like it before. It’s a raw, divine, and utterly captivating work of art. #RishabShetty delivers an extraordinary performance, expertly crafting & carrying the entire film.”

He added, “The performances, including @rukminitweets, are outstanding. The background score, sound design, cinematography, production design, and VFX are world class. Big congratulations to @hombalefilms for their unwavering support of this brilliant creative team. #KantaraChapter1”

Both Rishab and Rukmini reposted the review on their respective X accounts and thanked Madhur for the kind words of appreciation for Kantara Chapter 1.

Madhur is the director behind films like Chandni Bar, Fashion, Page 3, Traffic and Heroine.

All about Kantara Chapter 1

Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, the original Kantara was a sleeper hit, earning over ₹400 crore worldwide on a ₹15 crore budget. The prequel – Kantara Chapter 1 – is set a thousand years before the events of the film. Apart from Rishab in the lead, the film also stars Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah. The film has already broken box office records and is about to cross the ₹250 crore mark in India in 5 days.

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Madhur Bhandarkar: Fatima Sana Shaikh Never Signed The Wives

During a recent interaction with Hindustan Times, filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar revealed that the filming of The Wives wrapped up. He was quoted saying, “The shoot of the film has been wrapped up and I can’t wait to see the audience reaction. The film has come out well and will start the post production soon.”

When questioned about Fatima Sana Shaikh being a part of the film, the filmmaker revealed, “The reports around her casting were all untrue. She never signed the film or never roped in to play one of the wives in the film.”

About The Wives

Produced by Bhandarkar Entertainment and PJ Motion Pictures, The Wives is directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar. It stars an ensemble cast, including Mouni Roy, Regena Cassandrra, Saurabh Sachdeva, Sonali Kulkarni, Rahul Bhat, Arjan Bajwa and Ilaha Dhillon. The makers are planning a theatrical release in early 2026.

As per reports, The Wives dives deep into the glamorous yet turbulent world of Bollywood star wives, peeling back the curtain on their hidden realities, high-profile scandals, and the extravagant lifestyles they lead.

For more news and updates from the entertainment world, stay tuned to Bollywood Bubble.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Regena Cassandrra Calls Shooting Madhur Bhandarkar’s The Wives ‘An Exhilarating Experience’ As First First Schedule Wraps In Mumbai

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