
Early Twitter reactions have praised the film for its stunning visuals, strong performances, and a goosebump-inducing climax. Many viewers are calling Rishab Shetty a “master storyteller.”. The first reviews are noting how the film captures folklore, faith, and human emotions in a powerful and cinematic way.
One Twitter review reads, “#KantaraChapter1Review : What an experience! @shetty_rishab once again proves he’s a master storyteller. #KantaraChapter1 is more than a film—it’s a soul-stirring journey into folklore, faith & human emotions. That climax? Unforgettable. Visually surreal, emotionally shattering. Goosebumps guaranteed.✨ An unmissable big-screen spectacle!”
The film’s box office prospects are already looking promising. According to Sacnilk, advance bookings for the Hindi version picked up late but gained strong momentum just before release. With nearly Rs 2.5 crore already grossed in advance sales, the film is expected to surpass 4 crore by the end of pre-sales. This performance places Kantara Chapter 1 ahead of recent Hindi releases like Sky Force, Sitaare Zameen Par, and Jolly LLB 3.