KL Rahul praises 'Kantara': 'Absolutely blown away by the magic'

Entertainment Oct 07, 2025

KL Rahul just gave a big shoutout to Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1, saying he was "absolutely blown away by the magic" of the film.
Sharing the trailer on Instagram, he praised the magic Shetty created and how the movie represents the people and spirit of Mangaluru.
The film, set in Karnataka's Kadamba era, has been winning hearts—and clearly, even cricket stars are fans.

'Kantara' Chapter 1's box office success

Kantara Chapter 1 is having a huge year at the box office—it's now India's third highest-grosser of 2025, beating out big names like Salman Khan and Vicky Kaushal.
With releases in multiple languages and a cast featuring Rukmini Vasanth and Gulshan Devaiah alongside Shetty, its blend of history and local culture is connecting with audiences everywhere.