'Kantara: Chapter 1', written and directed by Rishab Shetty, has achieved major commercial success, surpassing Rs 451 crore worldwide in its first week and crossing Rs 300 crore in India. The film, a prequel to the 2022 release 'Kantara', stars Rishab Shetty alongside Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, and Jayaram. After the film’s release, veteran filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma offered public praise for Shetty’s work, prompting a response from the actor-director.

Varma offered high praise for 'Kantara Chapter 1' soon after its release. He publicly remarked, "All filmmakers in India should feel ashamed," and described Shetty as someone who "pioneered a movement of disruption" in cinema. These statements sparked discussions regarding the influence and originality of Shetty’s work.

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