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Set approximately 1500 years before the events of Kantara (2022), this prequel
delves into the mythic origins of the Kantara forest and its divine guardians. The narrative is anchored in themes of land ownership, spiritual stewardship, and tribal resistance, forming the foundation of a sweeping folklore-driven saga.
Rishab Shetty’s direction is ambitious, conjuring a world steeped in ritual, nature, and conflict. The first half mixes spectacle with humor—though at times the comedic elements feel misplaced and distracting. The second half, however, shifts gears into gripping action and spiritual intensity. While the emotional resonance doesn’t always match the film’s grand scale, its sincerity and cultural depth remain compelling.
Cinematography by Arvind Kashyap is visually stunning, capturing the lush forest landscapes, ceremonial rituals, and battle sequences with cinematic elegance. Music & Sound Design by Ajaneesh Loknath is thunderous and immersive, especially during divine and ritualistic moments that elevate the film’s spiritual tone. VFX & Production Design showcase impressive detail, bringing the mystical and tribal aesthetics to life. Editing is largely effective, though a few subplots could have been streamlined for tighter narrative focus.
Kantara Chapter 1 stands as a bold extension of the original’s mythology, offering a visually rich and thematically layered experience. Though it doesn’t quite reach the emotional heights of its predecessor, it successfully lays the groundwork for a broader cinematic universe. Rishab Shetty once again demonstrates his strength as a filmmaker who fuses cultural heritage, spiritual depth, and visual spectacle with conviction.
Recommended for viewers who appreciate mythological epics, folklore-infused storytelling, and cinema that honors deeply rooted traditions with artistic ambition.
4 Oct’25 04:01
rōhan jacōb
Kantara is Magical! Long after the movie is over, the characters and the tales
of lore stays with you. Especially the call of the Bhootha and the song Varaha Roopa. Rishab takes
Shridhar Manivannan
grandeur and wild energy made this prequel as a worth watching theatrical
experience!
Imran Pasha
A mind blowing watch last night still feels like the goosebumps ,2nd half was
really good but I was expecting origin stories of devas that I didn't find in the movie and vfx could
MAN OF CINEMA
When you transit from the story of shiva(in the first film) with current
relevant dynamics and clash of morals, suddenly to thousands of years back in the age of kadamba's era.
The Cinema
a grand, visually stunning prequel that tells the origin story of the divine
spirits from the first movie. Though it has a slow beginning, Rishab Shetty's intense performance and
Popcorn Reviewss
#KantaraChapter1 is a gritty and rousing prequel packaged in a visual spectacle
of the highest order, so much so that I am willing to go a little easy on its flaws. It is really
🍿 Popcorn Scale
Plot Flow:
🌄 Set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka, the film explores the
mythological roots of the Bhuta Kola tradition and ancestral conflicts tied to nature spirits and human
Sugil SG
Kantara Chapter 1: The Legend is the best theatre experience this year so far.
Hell of theatre experience. A stunning spectacle that deserves a theatre watch.
This is the prequel
A S K
● Rishab Shetty take a bow, you have outdone yourself both as an actor and
director of this film. Kantara Chapter 1 is massive, stunning and a really well - made film.
- The film
Vikas Yadav
Rishab Shetty's #KantaraChapter1 is an exhausting epic — an epic without a
dream. It's the work of a tame, literal-minded fantasist. It rarely soars; it never stings. FULL REVIEW
Filmi charcha with Kunal
Top notch VFX !
Cinematography 👌
Story 👌
World build up👍
Music 👍
Climax and
pre climax 🔥🔥🔥
Negative -
First half little stretched. Comedy portions of the track.
Final -
Ryan Grey
When mythical nuance meets cultural rootedness,and both are held in the hands
of an artist who reveres them,you don’t just watch a film, you’re transported into another realm.