Prabhas took to his social media to post a review of the Rishab Shetty starrer Kantara: Chapter 1 on Friday. The film which stormed theatres on October 2 is gradually gaining solid momentum at the box office and drawing more crowds. Declaring the film as "The biggest blockbuster of the year," Prabhas further wrote, “Kantara: Chapter 1 is a brilliant film with outstanding performances from everyone. Congratulations to Rishab Shetty, Vijay Kiragandur and Hombale Films!”

Kantara: Chapter 1, a prequel to the 2022 Rishab Shetty's directorial, Kantara, also features the director in the lead role as Kaadubettu Shiva. Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, and Jayaram are new additions to the cast, who are seen in prominent roles. Pramod Shetty, Rakesh Poojari, Prakash Thuminad, Deepak Rai Panaje, Hariprashanth M G, Shaneel Gautham and Naveen Bondel round out the cast of the film.

On the technical team, Kantara: Chapter 1 features music composed by Ajaneesh Loknath, editing by Suresh Mallaiah and camera work by Arvind Kashyap. Rishab Shetty's wife, Pragathi Shetty, worked as the film costume designer.

The CE review of the film read, "Rishab builds this world with care. The Kadamba-era backdrop, with busy ports, spice markets, and trade routes influenced by Arab and Portuguese cultures, is more than decorative history; it feels lived-in. Rituals unfold, battles rage in mud and blood, and even trade carries significance. Every drumbeat, chariot wheel, and coin connects to something larger."