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Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1

2025 · 165 min

A mythic, earthy epic that blends tribal folklore, divine possession, and brutal power struggles into a sweeping, immersive spectacle.

Directed by
Rishab Shetty
Genres
Action, Drama, Fantasy
Starring
Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram
Overview
While exploring Kantara's mystical forest, Bangra's King Vijayendra dies during the Kadamba reign. Rajashekara seals their realm. Prince Kulashekara massacres to reopen it. Berme, seeking wealth, crosses the divide.

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Directed by
Rishab Shetty
Genres
Action, Drama, Fantasy
Starring
Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram
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Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • nature
  • power
  • faith
  • survival
  • betrayal
Places
  • wilderness
  • fantasy world
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • nonlinear
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore strong
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror5
Humour2
Realism3
Romance3
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity7
Emotional weight7

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