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RGV’s Explosive Post Goes Viral
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma sparked a storm online after posting a fiery message to Rishab Shetty, the creator of Kantara: Chapter 1. In his post, Varma called Shetty “not a cinema lover but a cinema fu*r,” claiming the director had “fked all of us filmmakers” by redefining how true cinema is made.
Though the statement sounded harsh, it was actually meant as extreme praise. Varma credited Shetty for bringing a “revolutionary energy” to Indian filmmaking and called Kantara: Chapter 1 a landmark in cinematic storytelling.
Ram Gopal Varma’s original post on X (Twitter):
🔗 Ram Gopal Varma’s tweet about Rishab Shetty – October 2025
Tweet for context:
“You are not a cinema lover… You are a CINEMA FU*R** @shetty_rishab … You have f**ked all of us filmmakers by showing how cinema should really be made. You started a movement of disruption with KANTARA CHAPTER 1.”
Why It Created Debate
The post divided opinions across social media. Some viewed it as creative admiration delivered in RGV’s trademark blunt style, while others criticized the language as unnecessary. The comment also reignited conversations about the growing influence of South Indian cinema and how filmmakers like Shetty are reshaping India’s storytelling landscape.
Context Behind the Buzz
Kantara: Chapter 1, a prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara, has been praised for its scale, mythological themes, and powerful visuals. Varma’s explosive comment, whether seen as admiration or shock value, ensured the film remained in the headlines proving once again that controversy and cinema often travel together.
