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Kantara movie review: Rishab Shetty's mesmeric blend of action and mythology ranks among the best of Indian cinema

Kantara movie review: rishab shetty brings an original tale rooted in indian culture and mythology that surely ranks among the best efforts by an indian filmmaker in recent times..

By the time of the writing of this review, Kantara has earned endorsements from people far more accomplished in the world of cinema, with many more National Awards than this writer can ever hope to win. So I’ll admit I went into the theatre with a preconceived notion about the film, hoping for something good. But Kantara still blew me away. The beautiful amalgamation of action, thrill, faith, and mythology in this powerful film ranks among the best efforts by any Indian filmmaker in recent times. Also read: Kantara becomes highest-rated Indian film on IMDb, Dhanush calls it 'a must-watch'

Kantara by Rishab Shetty is a beautiful concoction of thrill, action and mythology.

A lot has been said about how Indian cinema is losing touch with its roots and not finding original stories from the heartland. This land, being so diverse and vast, is a treasure trove of stories. Kantara shows just what is possible when a good storyteller decides to tell an original tale rooted in the land and its culture, while bringing with himself the expertise and technical finesse of good filmmaking. At the heart of it, Kantara is the age-old story of man vs nature, of villagers vs zamindars, and the thirst for land and money. But it is so much more as it weaves elements from coastal Karnataka’s culture and mythology in the story so seamlessly and fluidly.

The story is set around a village in south Karnataka where a king had given that land to the villagers 150 years ago. In 1990, when the story is set, an upright forest officer (played by a brilliant Kishore) is trying to curb tree felling and hunting in that land, which is now a reserve forest. To complicate matters, the villagers believe that the land was given to them as a boon from their Daiva--the demigod protector of the forest, and are hence in no mood to listen to this outsider. Leading the charge against this is the village strongman Shiva (Rishab Shetty), and he is supported by the king’s descendant, the village’s sahib (Achyuth Kumar).

It is hard to pinpoint the one thing that makes Kantara tick. Let’s start with the script. It takes a story seen very often in our daily lives and introduces some unique local flavour, rooting it to Indian culture, making it stand out from among other such tales. Then comes the real cherry on top of this beautiful cake- the breathtakingly beautiful cinematography of Arvind Kashyap. The way Arvind’s lens has brought alive the folklore of Kantara is a lesson for storytellers. Some of the scenes of the buffalo racing in the beginning of the film deserve special praise, as do all the scenes from the festivities and visuals of the Daiva.

The background score and music from Ajaneesh Loknath complements the camera work totally. The choice to use western instruments in some scenes depicting Indian festivities was a bold one and it pays off quite well. The score brings out the myths, culture, and feel of the land where Kantara is set, taking you into the heart of the story so easily that you forget you are sitting in a movie theatre in another part of the country.

Rishab Shetty as Shiva delivers a powerful performance as this unstoppable force, who will go to any lengths to protect his village and his people. His beautifully-choreographed and slick action sequences would be at home even in the best of Hollywood films. Kishore is on the other spectrum as the calm, simmering forest officer Muralidhar, at loggerheads with Shiva. The actor brings so much intensity into his scenes that it’s a treat to watch.

This review would be incomplete without the mention of how colourfully and glamorously the film portrays the local festivities and rituals. The colours are vivid, the sounds melodic, and the portrayal powerful. All the scenes involving the Daiva are compelling, and some even hair-raising. That guttural scream from the Daiva gives you goosebumps on more than one occasion. Without spoiling anything, I can just say that the climax, while being a completely masala Indian film offering, elevates the film to another level.

Like Sohum Shah’s Tumbbad some four years ago, Kantara is proof that the earthy, rooted folk tales from India have the power to be turned into compelling cinema. Kantara, in fact, takes Tumbbad’s legacy even forward. Despite being appreciated by everyone who watched it. Tumbbad made only ₹ 13 crore at the box office. Kantara, meanwhile, is hurtling towards the 100-crore mark. It is an important film because it’s success will determine if other filmmakers across India will dare to tell original stories.

Director: Rishab Shetty

Cast: Rishab Shetty, Kishore, Achyuth Kumar, Sapthami Gowda, Pramod Shetty, and Manasi Sudhir.

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‘Kantara’ movie review: Rishab Shetty bats for folklore and native culture in his latest

Actor-director rishab shetty excels in his endeavour to raise pivotal issues that affect the tribal people.

September 30, 2022 06:48 pm | Updated 06:57 pm IST

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From a general glance at the Kannada movies in the last five years, it appears that the Shettys (Rishab Shetty, Rakshit Shetty and Raj B Shetty, better known as the ‘RRR’ of Coastalwood) are changing cinema to a certain extent, in terms of content rooted in native ethos.

Rishab Shetty (of  Ricky and Kirk Party  fame), strongly believes in his theory that cinema will be more universal, if its content is regional and trust is reposed in regionalism.

Kantara (Kannada)

Kantara  is a continuation of his engagement with regional content; he has once again experimented with the much-discussed issue of feudalism, environmental protection and forest land encroachment in general. In Kantara , he has turned his focus on folklore and the native cultures including Yakshagana, Paddana, Bhoota Kola, Daivaradhane, Naagaradhane and Kambala. The film also be viewed as a critique of the suffering of the native tribes, who have been subjected to unspeakable atrocities owing to caste hierarchy.

Set against the rural background of forest wealth smuggling, Rishab narrates a story of the belief system of generations in the coastal region and focuses on the sacred customs of the region with the powerful support of the native village nestled in the forest land. He succeeds in meticulously bringing a tale of myths, legends and superstition, and that too in his native dialect.

Kantara (which means forest in Sanskrit) is narrated through three timelines and deals with the issue of man vs nature, which is steeped in the culture and rituals followed in the coastal region. This deeply-rooted mystical drama opens in the 18 th  century showing a king handing over a piece of land to the native tribes in the coastal region. It briefly takes a break in the 70s to inform the audience how a descendant of the King tries to reclaim the land, and finally unveils the strategies of the next generation feudal lord (Achyuth Kumar) to regain the land from the tribal community.

When Shiva’s (Rishab Shetty) father, a Kola ritual performer also known as Bhoota , disappears mysteriously in the forest, after a fight with a feudal landlord who demanded the land to be given to the tribal community, he antagonises a DFO named Murali confusing him as their usurper. Trapped by the feudal lord, Shiva picks up fights with Murali, who thinks the former is a smuggler who uses native culture to loot the forest wealth.

His love interest Leela (Sapthami Gowda) joins the Forest Department as a forest guard and helps the department in surveying the government forest land. Shiva’s brother, Guvurva, who doesn’t want to support the feudal lord in grabbing land granted to the natives, gets killed. Shiva is forced to fight with Murali, when he is caught in this crossfire. Finally, both Shiva and Murali join hands to fight against the deep-rooted feudalism in coastal Karnataka.

But, it is cataclysmic that in his enthusiasm to showcase, native culture, Rishab glamourises native practices. Such attempts to please the audience through a commercial framework lead to the narration losing traction and issues get diluted.

However, Rishab excels as Shiva in his endeavour to raise issues, such as forest land encroachment and the attempts of the local lords to appropriate land that belongs to poor tribal people for development, in the guise of being benevolent.

Kishore, as a law-abiding forest officer whose heart is with the protection of the oppressed community, steals the show. He excels as a character who gets caught in a tussle between the system, politics and the problems of the people. Similar is the performance of Achyuth Kumar as a treacherous landlord.

The locations are colourful and vivid, and the background music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath represents the ethos of the land. Cinematographer Arvind S Kashyap’s meditative shots showcase the native culture and capture the rustic locales in their grandeur. The filming of the Kambala sequences (the annual buffalo race, held in coastal Karnataka and celebrated by the farming community) is testimony to his brilliant takes.

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Kantara Review: Insanely Entertaining, Propelled By Rishab Shetty's Blindingly Good Star Turn

Kantara review: a heady blend of history, myth, folklore, high drama and stylishly choreographed action neatly wrapped in a form firmly rooted in the cultural milieu it has sprung from..

<i>Kantara</i> Review: Insanely Entertaining, Propelled By Rishab Shetty's Blindingly Good Star Turn

Cast: Rishab Shetty, Kishore, Achyuth Kumar, Sapthami Gowda

Director: Rishab Shetty

Rating: 4 stars (out of 5)

A visually sumptuous, instantly immersive spectacle mounted with extraordinary vim and vigour, writer-director-actor Rishab Shetty's Kannada-language Kantara , now on nationwide release in Hindi and other languages, is a heady blend of history, myth, folklore, high drama and stylishly choreographed action neatly wrapped in a form firmly rooted in the cultural milieu it has sprung from.

Shetty is also the writer and lead actor of the film. As screenwriter, his output is probably just a touch shy of being perfect, but the script has enough heft and vibrancy to translate into a mass entertainer that is visceral, rousing and unwaveringly riveting.

A wide array of things makes Kantara the incredible film that it is, but the most prominent of all are the on-screen performers led admirably well by Shetty. He packs a punch that sends us reeling and continues to reverberate long after the film has run its course.

The film kicks off at scorching pace. The introduction of a divine spirit that watches over the forest and a stirring Kambala buffalo race within the first 15 minutes or so of the film set the tone. Getting accustomed to the sensory overload takes a while. However, once the two-and-a-half-hour film's design - both visual and aural - reveals itself in all its splendour, everything falls into place and draws the audience into the spellbinding Kantara (literally, mystical forest) universe.

The potent drama focuses on the fraught power dynamics, social and divine, that have forever been at play in a coastal Karnataka village where a seemingly benign feudal lord wields unlimited, unquestioned authority over the people. He decides what is good for the villagers. The latter go along.

It isn't servility that underpins the relationship between the master and his serfs. The key is loyalty. It has been built over decades of what feels like benevolence but may not be what it appears to be. Also central to the plot of Kantara is a conflict that arises from threats posed to the rights of forest dwellers over the swathes of land that have been their home for centuries.

In the lead role, Shetty brings dizzying energy to bear upon his performance as the buffalo race champion Shiva, a fiery young rebel with a cause. The young man has to contend with demons of his own mind - recurring nightmares in which he sees visions of the reigning deity in a wrathful avatar drive him to the edge of despair and a constant need to give vent to his rising ire.

His impulsive response to provocations put him on a collision course with the powers that be and his own mother, Kamala (Manasi Sudhir). She frets in vain over his compulsive hunting of wild boars - an act that is linked to the unsettling dreams that repeatedly interrupt his sleep - and violent confrontations with the landlord's henchmen.

The actor-director creates an electrifying larger-than-life figure whose volatile ways shape the frisson that pulses through the film. The young man, perpetually on a short fuse, is foresworn to protecting the village from forces out to rob the indigenous population of access to their ancestral land. Friction between him and government officials erupts because the latter are loath to accept that the forest belongs to the villagers.

Kantara , a film of phenomenal sweep and power, delivers a blindingly brilliant climax and a build-up to it that send the film soaring to the sort heights that only truly great commercial films have ever attained. The cinematography by Arvind S. Kashyap and the musical score by B. Ajneesh Loknath are magnificent. They work in tandem to create an impactful, out of the ordinary movie experience.

As tensions peak in the village and the forest's demigod (ritualistically celebrated in the annual Bhoota Kola ceremony) lurks in the background and is always ready to strike, the nature and dimension of Shiva's fight become clear.

Shiva's biggest foe is an upright deputy forest range officer Muralidhar (Kishore) who will stop at nothing to ensure that the government's writ runs. The landlord Devendra Suttur (Achyuth Kumar), Shiva's master and benefactor, makes common cause with the feisty young man. But are the powerful arbiter's intentions above board?

The opening moments of Kantara provide some broad historical clues. In quick succession, the script details the context of the present conflict. In 1847, the King, at the bidding of the Panjurli (boar) demigod, hands over a large expanses of land to the tribal denizens of the forest and is in return assured of decades of peace and prosperity.

Many generations later, the King's successor, driven by greed and drunk on power, wants all the land to be restored to the royal family. The deity, infuriated at the violation of the long-standing covenant, metes out instantaneous punishment to the offender. In 1990, the year in which Kantara is set, a government officer arrives in the village with a brief to wrest control of the forest land under his charge.

Legends and myths prevalent in the area and beliefs flowing out the forest dwellers' collective memory constitute the narrative crux of the story. The film is marked by a deep sense of the unique ethos of the people it is about.

Shiva, a Bhoota Kola ritual performer, represents a hoary custom but has passed on the mantle to a cousin because he was witness to the disappearance of his father while he was in the guise of the demigod. The loss still haunts Shiva and spurs him on to fight for the protection of his cultural/spiritual moorings.

Shiva is a virile defender of his people and their animistic philosophy, but he isn't the conventional, insuperable Alpha male that films such as KGF, RRR and Pushpa have brought back to the Indian cinema mainstream and made a box-office killing in the bargain. Kantara resists the temptation and is none the worse for it.

The climactic good-versus-evil confrontation - it isn't an ordinary hero-vanquishes-villain construct, catapults Kantara to an exalted plane. It offsets the one drawback that dilutes the film's a bit. Such is Shiva's halo that the characters around him - his friends and his girlfriend Leela (Sapthami Gowda) - are not quite as vivid as the other technical and narrative elements of the film.

In the light of the sustained overall finesse, anything in this film that is less than totally unblemished will count only as a minor false stroke on an otherwise impeccably realised canvas. Kantara , propelled by Rishab Shetty's blindingly good star turn and impressive directorial skills, is an insanely entertaining film. An absolute must watch.

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Kantara Movie Review: Rishab Shetty offers a brilliant experience that should not be missed in theatres

Rishab shetty's kantara is a tale about folklore, the importance of land and the beliefs of people. the film offers an immersive experience that warrants a theatre watch, says our review..

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  • Kantara hit the theatres in Kannada on September 30.
  • The film is written, directed and acted by Rishab Shetty.
  • The dubbed version of Kantara will release across the globe on October 14.

Release Date: 30 Sep, 2022

When folk tales are represented on screen, rooted in realism, it ends up being an experience in itself. Kantara is one such film that sucks you in right from the get-go and makes you guess what‘s next. The traditional Daivaradhane and Bhoota Kola legacy (traditional dance forms) are brought to life in a two-and-a-half-hour-long film.

Kantara begins in the 18th century with a king giving a piece of land to the villagers in exchange for peace and joy. Cut to several decades later, the king’s descendant arrives at a Bhoota Kola (traditional dance in honour of the local deities) and threatens the tribals to return the land. However, he dies a tragic death.

20 years later, forest officer Murali (Kishore) wants to put an end to the superstitious rituals and save the forest from the villagers. Shiva (Rishab Shetty), a hot-headed henchman, stands up for the entire village. Meanwhile, Leela (Sapthami Gowda) is appointed as a forest guard, but she is torn between her work and her ideals. Will she take a stand? Is Murali the real villain? What does landlord Devendra Suttur (Achyuth Kumar) have in mind when he helps the villagers?

Apart from writing and directing the film, Rishab Shetty has also played the lead role in Kantara, and as an audience, it presents you with the opportunity to discover his talent as a screenplay writer, director and actor. Kantara starts off on a promising note and the way Rishab establishes the characters is what stands out in the crowd. Murali and Shiva are at loggerheads with each other and their rivalry keeps us hooked, expecting a massive showdown. And the film doesn’t disappoint. It keeps you guessing and leaves you wanting more of what’s unfolding on screen.

The story focuses on Shiva and Murali intentionally only to spring a surprise when we get to know the intentions of Devendra Suttur. This brilliant ploy worked so well even though it was predictable. The film was full of excellent performances from the cast of Kantara. Be it Rishab Shetty or Kishore or Sapthami Gowda or Achyuth Kumar, they have delivered exceptional performances. Not to forget the supporting actors, who provide comic relief and emotional undertones throughout the film.

The pre-climax and the climax act of Kantara, featuring a brilliant Rishab Shetty, are a collection of spine-chilling sequences that gives one goosebump. And a recurring scream, which is haunting, adds another layer to the rooted film. Our only grouse with the film is that it’s quite predictable. But, the success of Kantara lies in its milieu and world-building.

Kantara’s cinematography by Arvind S Kashyap is exceptional. The framing and the lighting add value to the period film. So does Ajaneesh Loknath’s explosive music. Another major asset of Kantara is its sound design.

Kantara is yet another gem of a film from Kannada cinema that will take one’s breath away in terms of storytelling and visuals.

3.5 out of 5 for Kantara. Published By: K Janani Published On: Oct 12, 2022 --- ENDS --- ALSO READ | Kannada film Kantara starring Rishab Shetty is making waves in theatres. Story, cast and all you need to know

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These seven Kannada movie review channels on YouTube provide great entertainment for movie buffs. They help viewers identify the best new movies and what to skip.

1. Kannadiga Agni

More than 50,000 people have subscribed to this channel, and it has more than 84 million views. This Kannada YouTube channel is your one-stop destination for unbiased reviews, movie post mortem videos, movie recommendations, complete breakdown analyses. This channel even offers Kannada short films directed by Kannadiga Agni itself. Furthermore, you can see vlogs of him exploring the scenic places of England. 

Our favourite video of this channel is – 777 Charlie story analysis and how it’s linked to India’s epic Mahabharatha. Interestingly, Rakshith Shetty, the director of this movie, tweeted it.

2. Kairam Vaashi

Kairam Vaashi reviews Kannada films on Film Companion South. This channel is a division of Film Companion. One can find in-depth reviews, analyses and recommendations from Kairam Vaashi on this channel. Apart from this, he is also an author. If interested in checking out his articles, you can head to the channel’s website.

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3. Cinema with Varun

This channel has 50,100 subscribers with 79,59,106 total views. Varun reviews movies with the greatest amount of honesty. Apart from this, one can find recommendations, interesting facts about Kannada movies. Also, reviews movies from different languages in Kannada. Go ahead and subscribe if you have not.

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4. chandan arya – newz alert.

Chandan Arya reviews all the latest Kannada movies and shares the box office reports, his opinion, and updates on industry trends. Apart from this, his channel Newz alert hosts different categories of videos. 

5. Name is Madhu

This channel has 167k subscribers and has gained over 24,168 225 total views. You can find movie reviews, sandalwood updates, celebrity interviews and vlogs on the YouTube Channel. Also, you get to see his reaction videos on controversies. 

6. KFI Talks

Here you’ll find all kinds of stuff related to the Kannada Film Industry, from movie reviews to poster/teaser reactions and more. This channel has 43k plus subscribers and has 8,730,362 total views. 

7. Kadakk Cinema – The fastest growing Kannada movie review channel on YouTube

Kadakk Cinema has a whopping 128k subscribers currently on this channel. Over 22 million people have watched their videos. A team of movie lover’s from Karnataka. Trying to unite Kannada cinema fans and provide a one-stop place for all film news and updates.

Check out these channels for all your entertainment needs in Kannada. 

Note: All the stats are as of Jan 2022.

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'Kantara' review: Rishab shines in a technical marvel

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Kantara Kannada (Theatres) Director: Rishab Shetty Cast: Rishab Shetty, Kishore, Achyuth Kumar, Sapthami Gowda Rating: 3.5/5

Something is alluring about movies that tell tales of rural hinterlands. The rustic charm of people and their strong belief in folklore and traditions offer a curious pleasure to those caught in the grind of city life.

In ‘Kantara’, director Rishab Shetty introduces this world to us in a terrific opening stretch that shows how the King in a village amidst a forest in Kundapura donates various areas of his land to the villagers for a ‘special’ stone. The event happens under the instruction of ‘deiva’, the demigod that guards the village.

From the 1870s, the plot shift to the 1990s, where we see a rebellious Shiva (Rishab) taking on a forest officer (Kishore), who is upset with the shrinking space between man and nature. Amidst this, there is also a landlord (Achyuth Kumar) who seems to support the locals when government intervention spells trouble for the village.

The visual style of ‘Kantara’ reminds you of the uncontrolled chaos in Lijo Jose Pellissery’s films. It’s amazing how Rishab, like the Malayalam filmmaker, takes less time to establish the setting. ‘Kantara’ also attempts to expose the uncomfortable truths of the human mind, a concept explored to greater extents ‘Angamaly Diaries’ (2017) and ‘Jallikattu’ (2019).

Episodes that celebrate the spirit of coastal Karnataka offer an immersive experience. If you thought we have seen enough specificities of the region in previous films ('Ulidavaru Kandante', 'Sarkari Hiriya Prathamika Shaale', 'Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana'), then you will be proved wrong. Right from food to dialect to sacred customs to a host of quirky characters (Prakash Thuminad takes the cake as a horny man), 'Kantara' is an engaging cultural tour.

The efforts of Ajaneesh Lokanath and Aravind Kashyap make ‘Kantara’ a technical marvel. There is a constant shift in mood in the film and Ajaneesh’s background score, at every turn of the plot, is dipped in authenticity. The use of different sounds complements the film’s folk flavour.

Aravind goes beyond just celebrating the scenic landscape of the Western Ghat region. He supports the movie’s dark tonality. His camerawork is marked by an adventurous energy, especially in the racy and explosive portions.

Apart from being technically rich, ‘Kantara’ is a film filled with terrific conflicts. Yet, it keeps you at an arm’s length as far as emotions are concerned. The director in Rishab succeeds in exuding unconventionality on screen but the writer in him fails to construct solid character arcs.

For instance, it’s a great idea to make a woman (Saptami Gowda in a weak performance) from the community work for the forest department, which the villagers detest. But Rishab doesn’t flesh out the character’s full potential, just like he keeps the forest officer’s balancing of personal and professional conflict at a generic level. This hampers a usually-reliable Kishore’s performance as he is forced to remain one-note.

Similarly, the landlord's vested intentions are revealed without any build-up but given how brilliant Achyuth is, the character’s sudden switch in the trait is made invisible by his effortless transformation.

Having shared the screen with gifted actors, it has taken a career-best effort from Rishab to emerge the best. His internal preparation and the hard work to perfect the external makeover for the stylised bhoota khola performance are commendable. He gets into a different zone in the jaw-dropping climax, which comes after an ambitious yet exhaustive action sequence. Rishab’s stunning act in the final 15 minutes is sure to be discussed for a long time.

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'Kantara' movie review: Rishab Shetty delivers a compelling and rooted film

Conflicts between man and nature have always provided enough fodder for our filmmakers to dole out one film after the other. Rishab Shetty’s Kantara, though dealing with the same concept, strives to be original and wins at it by staying rooted and realistic.

Even in his previous films, Ricky and Sa.Hi.Pra Shaale, Rishab expressed his flair for telling stories of the coastal belt of Karnataka. With Kantara, he further goes deep into the woods to talk about safeguarding forests even while delivering a compelling revenge-action drama with a blend of crime and divinity.

Kantara is set in a fictional village of Dakshina Kannada, and begins in the 18th century when a king exchanges a piece of land with his people and moves on to find peace and happiness. Centuries later, the same land becomes a threat to the tribals of that area., but they believe their demigods, doubling up as their guardians, protect the village. The story shifts to the 90s, and we see the face-off between villagers who dwell in the forests, and the forest officer who wants to clear any encroachment in the area.

Shiva (Rishab Shetty) lives a carefree life with his friends, and is often at loggerheads with forest officer Murali (Kishore), who just wants to uphold the law of the land. We also have a politician Devendra Suttur (Achyuth Kumar), whose misdeeds become his identity. But there is a bigger evil at work, and Kantara is about Shiva’s struggle to bring justice to the people of the village.

The film ends with an outstanding climax, which is definitely the USP of Kantara. There are multiple viewpoints in Kantara, and it is all wonderfully brought together by Rishab, who has written and directed the film too.

Rishab is only getting better with each film, and the backing of Hombale Films has allowed the filmmaker to make the movie more realistic. Even though it runs on the familiar territory of human-nature conflict, the chapters of Bhoota kola and Kambala make it unique. Every frame of the film is beautiful. DOP Aravind Kashyap lights up Kantara in vivid shades, and with able support from art director Dharani Gange Putra, gives Kantara a rather natural look.

Kantara also explores some serious issues like caste discrimination. While there is no separate comedy track, there are enough quirks in some of the characters to add to the fun quotient. The film brings in crisp narration, and extra credit should be given to the well-orchestrated action sequences.

Composer Ajaneesh Loknath is marvellous in Kantara. While his folk melodies are soothing, the background score accentuates the narrative of Kantara.

Rishab, the actor, is outstanding as Shiva, and breathes life into this rather unconventional character. He has undergone a mass and intense transformation for the role, and the effects are evident. Rishab’s performance in the nail-biting climax will definitely make the audience cheer and applaud for him. Sapthami Gowda as forest guard Leela, who is also Shiva’s love interest, delivers a decent performance in Kantara. Kishore and Achyuth too give powerful performances, and it is a joy to watch the former’s intense ego clashes with Shiva. Manasi Sudhir, Pramod Shetty and Prakash Thuminad too are decent with their acts.

With Kantara, Rishab once again creates magic, both as a director and an actor, and delivers an entertainer with a strong social message, and an even stronger final act.

Director : Rishab Shetty

Cast : Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, Kishore, Achyuth Kumar

Ratings : 4 out of 5 stars

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Rating: ( 4 / 5).

Conflicts between man and nature have always provided enough fodder for our filmmakers to dole out one film after the other. Rishab Shetty’s Kantara , though dealing with the same concept, strives to be original and wins at it by staying rooted and realistic. Even in his previous films, Ricky and Sa.Hi.Pra Shaale , Rishab expressed his flair for telling stories of the coastal belt of Karnataka. With Kantara , he further goes deep into the woods to talk about safeguarding forests even while delivering a compelling revenge-action drama with a blend of crime and divinity.

Kantara is set in a fictional village of Dakshina Kannada, and begins in the 18th century when a king exchanges a piece of land with his people and moves on to find peace and happiness. Centuries later, the same land becomes a threat to the tribals of that area., but they believe their demigods, doubling up as their guardians, protect the village. The story shifts to the 90s, and we see the face-off between villagers who dwell in the forests, and the forest officer who wants to clear any encroachment in the area.

Director: Rishab Shetty

Cast: Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, Kishore, Achyuth Kumar

Shiva (Rishab Shetty) lives a carefree life with his friends, and is often at loggerheads with forest officer Murali (Kishore), who just wants to uphold the law of the land. We also have a politician Devendra Suttur (Achyuth Kumar), whose misdeeds become his identity. But there is a bigger evil at work, and Kantara is about Shiva’s struggle to bring justice to the people of the village. The film ends with an outstanding climax, which is definitely the USP of Kantara . There are multiple viewpoints in Kantara , and it is all wonderfully brought together by Rishab, who has written and directed the film too.

Rishab is only getting better with each film, and the backing of Hombale Films has allowed the filmmaker to make the movie more realistic. Even though it runs on the familiar territory of human-nature conflict, the chapters of Bhoota kola and Kambala make it unique. Every frame of the film is beautiful. DOP Aravind Kashyap lights up Kantara in vivid shades, and with able support from art director Dharani Gange Putra, gives Kantara a rather natural look.

Kantara also explores some serious issues like caste discrimination. While there is no separate comedy track, there are enough quirks in some of the characters to add to the fun quotient. The film brings in crisp narration, and extra credit should be given to the well-orchestrated action sequences. Composer Ajaneesh Loknath is marvellous in Kantara . While his folk melodies are soothing, the background score accentuates the narrative of Kantara .

Rishab, the actor, is outstanding as Shiva, and breathes life into this rather unconventional character. He has undergone a mass and intense transformation for the role, and the effects are evident. Rishab’s performance in the nail-biting climax will definitely make the audience cheer and applaud for him. Sapthami Gowda as forest guard Leela, who is also Shiva’s love interest, delivers a decent performance in Kantara . Kishore and Achyuth too give powerful performances, and it is a joy to watch the former’s intense ego clashes with Shiva. Manasi Sudhir, Pramod Shetty and Prakash Thuminad too are decent with their acts.

With Kantara , Rishab once again creates magic, both as a director and an actor, and delivers an entertainer with a strong social message, and an even stronger final act.  

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Kantara Review: Lavishly Shot Folklore Story

Kantara Review: Lavishly Shot Folklore Story

Movie: Kantara Rating: 3/5 Banner: Hombale Films Cast: Rishab Shetty, Kishore, Achyuth Kumar, Sapthami Gowda and others Music: Ajaneesh Loknath Director of Photography: Arvind S. Kashyap Editor: K. M. Prakash, Pratheek Shetty Producer: Vijay Kiragandur Written and directed by: Rishab Shetty Release Date: Oct 15, 2022

After setting the box office on fire in Karnataka, the latest Kannada hit ‘Kantara’ got dubbed into Telugu and hit the screens today.

Let’s find out what the hype is all about.

Story: A king in the 1800s gave his forest land to the local tribe's people. In the 1970s, one of the king’s successors tried to claim the lands as his. When he moves to court to claim the land, he dies on the steps of the court.

In 1990, a forest officer Murali (Kishore) lays restrictions on the forest dwellers saying the government land cannot be touched. The local youth Shiva (Rishab Shetty) challenges Murali. 

Shiva is also a loyal henchman to the local feudal lord Devendra (Achyuth Kumar). Wrongly assuming that Murali tries to usurp their community from the forests, Shiva goes against him. Shiva’s father was a Kola ritual performer, in their forests and his cousin Guruva practices the same. 

When Guruva was killed brutally, Shiva gets to know reality. The rest of the drama is about vengeance. 

Artistes’ Performances: Kannada actor Rishab Shetty suits well to the character of a 90’s rustic youngster. His brilliant performance comes out in the penultimate sequences. His acting is simply superb in the last 25 minutes. 

Kishore as forest officer does excellently. Achyuth Kumar as the feudal lord gives a terrific performance. Sapthami Gowda as the female lead is okay. 

Technical Excellence: The film has technical brilliance. The cinematography is top-notch. Set in a deep forest, the filming of Kolam sequences and the buffalo race are mesmerizing.

Music director Ajaneesh’s background score and the cameraman’s brilliant shots have created a terrific mood. They steal the show. The film has a slow pace.

Highlights: Climax sequences Cinematography and background music Rishab’s final performance

Drawback: Middle portion Cliched jokes

Analysis To get a grip on the latest Kannada blockbuster “Kantara”, we also need to know the customs, folk culture, and the land of Dakshina Karnataka (Mangalore area). The western ghat region of Karnataka is home to deep forests and unique culture. Bhoota Kola is a ritual, where a man performs with all the colorful makeup and finally delivers a speech. People believe that the speech is God's word. This myth or legend exists in this region. Some families follow the customs.

The hero of “Kantara” belongs to the Bhoota Kola family. The film begins with a King’s story in 1847 and then cuts to 1970 when the hero’s father performs Kolam and mysteriously disappears into forests. In 1990, when the story is set, the hero is haunted by dreams. He sees god coming in Varaha roopam. It is his guilt as he hunts pigs in the forest. 

So, there is a hero, whose father was Bhoota Kola, and one who sees God in dreams. And the hero is working for a feudal lord, who acts as their protector. Then the main conflict is about the encroachment of the forests and lands. Director Rishab Shetty has added elements of myth, folklore, and local traditions to tell the story. We need to take all these into account to understand this film. 

Simply, the film is a regular masala film of a brother taking revenge on the feudal lord who kills his cousin. There are clichéd sequences. The love story between the hero and heroine is dull. It lacks any novelty. The villain is in plain sight. The villain’s (played by Achyuth Kumar of ‘KGF’) role is also quite clichéd. 

The comedy scenes and drinking sequences are quite boring as well. But despite these issues, many elements have made the film unique and immersive. 

Much of the film delves into the hero’s hunting habits, his romantic episodes, his camaraderie with local friends, and their village issues. But when the hero’s cousin gets killed, the film takes an entirely different route and it turns into a thrilling ride. The final 20 minutes of this film provide a riveting experience. Acting, taking, music, and sound design have synced well in this episode. Thus, ‘Kantara’ becomes a riveting film.

‘Kantara’ means deep forest. For Telugu audiences, the middle portions and some comedy sequences don’t work but the film’s strength lies in the climax episode and technical aspects.  On a whole this film takes the audience into a different world with its amazing background and sound effects. This is for those who want to experience an out of the box experience.  

Bottom line: A different experience

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Director: Amoghavarsha

Cast: Puneeth Rajkumar , Amoghavarsha

There’s always this bittersweet feeling when you watch a film starring actors who passed on before the film’s release. For one, seeing them on the wide screen is a reminder of how fragile and fickle life can get. Second, the dialogues play on in your mind long after the end credits, and take on different meanings, because you know what happened post shooting and pre-release.

Something very similar happens with Gandhada Gudi , directed by Amoghavarsha. The film is a journey that Amogh and the late Puneeth Rajkumar undertook, just a year before the star’s untimely demise. Their journey began on October 29, 2020, and traverses chosen spots in Karnataka, some of which hold special significance for Puneeth and some of which are a revelation.

The 98-minute film, superbly shot and edited by Prateek Shetty, comes with a foreword by Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar that moved most at the premiere show to tears. The film is Puneeth’s swan song, the last bit of himself he had to give his fans who were as dear to him as life. And, that’s exactly how one should view Gandhada Gudi .

Amoghavarsha’s previous documentary Wild Karnataka (2019) earned a lot of praise for how it showcased the State and its wildlife, but also a wee bit of criticism that asked the questions: Where are the people? What about the people? Gandhada Gudi seems like an answer to those questions. In the six places — Nagarhole, Gajanur, BRT Tiger Reserve, Netrani Islands, Malenadu and the Deccan (Vijayanagara, Ballari) — Puneeth visits with Amoghavarsha, nature is in the starring role, but backing her are humans — the forest watcher, the anti-poaching officers, the shepherd family, the expert snake rescuer… All of them bat for her, ensure she stays safe. And the duo meets all of them.

Those who’ve interacted with Puneeth know what a warm person he is, someone who wore fame very lightly. This film is a treat for them. It is also a fabulous introduction of Puneeth to a larger audience in places where people don’t know him, and will yet be charmed by his easy presence.

Puneeth bares his insecurities, his fears and recalls his days as a child actor. The film Bhakta Prahlada (1983), in which he was a child star, left him with two fears — of elephants and snakes. “I can still feel the breath of the snake they wound around my neck. And I used to be terrified, but thanks to you and having watched two-three snakes now [in Malenadu], I’m about 30 per cent more confident,” he says, and even witnesses the rescue and release of a 15-ft majestic king cobra. He’s also fascinated by the majesty and ephemeral nature of Jog Falls.

In the same film, there’s a scene where a young Prahlada is being approached by elephants. “It took so long to shoot, the minute the elephants came near, I would run away. I was terrified,” he recalls. But then, Puneeth’s face turns child-like when he sights an elephant herd by the waterhole. He’s charmed by the langurs and their facial expressions and by how utterly fascinating a life the bears lead without televisions and cell phones to entertain them.

The Gajanur segment, where Puneeth takes Amoghavarsha to the home where his father and matinee idol Rajkumar was born and the nearly 250-year-old banyan tree he loved, slept under and sometimes meditated at, offers an intimate other-side of the life of a star. This is also the place from where Rajkumar was kidnapped by Veerappan and released after more than a 100 days in captivity.

Amid nature, Puneeth is philosophical, almost wistful in his thinking. He ponders about life, about the timelessness of the forest, about the eternal nature of water. And none of it seems forced or put on, thanks to the fact that Puneeth is both eager questioner and active listener. And, what Amoghavarsha does in this film is almost help the star tick off every item on his nature bucket list, including camping by the Kali river, and relishing ready-to-eat food boiled in hot water. It is mighty poignant that the film releases a day before Puneeth’s first death anniversary.

“I’ve always wanted to camp in a tent, but never had the opportunity or a friends’ circle interested in it. Know what I did? I erected a tent in my garden and spent a night there,” Puneeth laughs.

Everyone knows Puneeth is a people person, but the fact that he’s at ease in any surrounding is evident in the section in the forest, where he spends time with members of an anti-poaching camp and forest watchers and guards in the BRT Tiger Reserve. They go together for an early morning recce, play a round of Kotyadhipati [the show he hosted] by a stream, and go to chase an elephant that has entered a farm.

Near Murdeshwar, at Netrani island, shaped like a heart, instructor Mariyam takes Puneeth and Amogh on a dive. They see a multitude of colourful marine life, and also plastic bottles and fishing nets settled on the ocean floor. When he emerges from the water, Puneeth looks a different person — there’s a certain calm in his face and the quiet acknowledgement that he’s been gifted the chance to experience a journey like this.

In Malenadu, when they’re going about in the evergreen forest teeming with life and snakes, Puneeth asks, “We’ll reach safely no? I have three films to complete, and my wife and kids are waiting.” Death is inevitable and cannot be questioned, but his seems so unfair.

In the Deccan, Puneeth speaks about how Uttara (North) Karnataka is very close to his heart, and how much love he’s received from the people there. There, Amoghavarsha and Puneeth swim in the Kali, bathed golden by sunset, walk in the scrub jungle and climb rocks. They visit a family of nomadic shepherds and share a meal with them, and speak about living with the threat of predators around. “They [the predators] are like our siblings. They always travel with us. Yes, they take a sheep or two, but they have to eat too,” the couple, who live in sync with nature, tells Puneeth.

And then, they travel to Patagudi, a village with nine homes and 50 members. Here, Puneeth is most at ease — barring a few, no one knows or recognises him. He spends time with the children, recites the Kuvempu poem ‘Elladharu Iru’, and goes to the birthplace of the Kali with the villagers. There, Amoghavarsha says that he realised who is a hero. A universal human.

The film has music by Ajaneesh Loknath and audiography by MR Rajakrishnan. It’s possibly the last chance to see Puneeth up close and personal, and it’s bittersweet, but it is a gift of himself Puneeth has left behind.

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After much speculation, a new member has joined kannada superstar yash's upcoming film toxic. here's what akshay oberoi received from the team .

Akshay Oberoi in Toxic

Akshay Oberoi in Toxic

It's official! Fighter-fame Bollywood actor Akshay Oberoi has officially joined Kannada superstar Yash’s highly anticipated film Toxic. The actor recently took to his social media handles to share a picture of his onboarding invitation from the team. The card read, “Dear Akshay, Welcome to the team! We're thrilled to have your talent and energy on board for this project. Looking forward to creating something amazing together! TEAM TOXIC AND EVERYONE AT KVN-MONSTER MIND CREATIONS.” He also received a goody basket from the team, who are excited to have him on board and join the Kannada superstar for their upcoming gangster drama. 

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Akshay Oberoi is the nephew of veteran actor Suresh Oberoi and the cousin of actor Vivek Oberoi. He is known for his work in films such as Pizza, Fitoor, and Gurgaon. The actor was last seen in the Hrithik Roshan-starrer Fighter. 

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As of now, Akshay Oberoi is the only confirmed cast member from the film, although several other actors are rumoured to be joining the team soon. Reportedly, Akshay flew to Bangalore earlier this week and has just begun shooting for Toxic. The movie also marks the actor's foray into the Kannada film industry. 

Leaked photo from Toxic set

Earlier, a photo of Yash from the set of Toxic was leaked on social media platforms. The photo quickly spread online, leading to disappointment among fans who felt the surprise had been spoiled. However, besides Yash, the photo also featured a woman who resembled actress Huma Qureshi. The Bollywood actress is rumored to be playing an important role in the film, though an official update is awaited. 

Also read: Yash begins filming Toxic with Geetu Mohandas: A new chapter in Kannada cinema

About Toxic

Directed by Malayalam filmmaker Geetu Mohandas, Toxic is believed to be a gangster drama told from a female perspective. Apart from Yash, the film reportedly features an ensemble female cast including Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, and Tara Sutaria, and is being produced on a grand scale by KVN Productions. The team started shooting the film following a grand puja ceremony in Bengaluru recently. More details about the film will be released soon! 

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A bouquet of red flags.

A smiling blond woman and a dark-haired man face each other onstage for a karaoke duet against a neon-lit backdrop.

‘It Ends With Us’

In this romance based on the book of the same name by Colleen Hoover , flower-lover Lily (Blake Lively) falls in love with picture-perfect neurosurgeon Ryle (Justin Baldoni, who also directed), but discovers he may not be so perfect.

From our review:

It Ends With Us” is fitfully diverting, at times touching, often ridiculous and, at 2 hours and 10 minutes, almost offensively long. It’s visually and narratively overbusy, stuffed with flashbacks of Lily as an adolescent (Isabela Ferrer) that create two parallel lines of action. … The flashbacks add information, yet they also pull you away from the adult Lily, which fragments Lively’s performance and drains the slow-building momentum of her scenes. Just as unfortunately, Baldoni prettifies everything — trees, cityscapes, people — to the point that each detail, pose and smile seems lifted from a lifestyle ad instead of true, messy reality.

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Bullets over back story.

‘borderlands’.

This action caper from Eli Roth, based on the video game franchise of the same name, follows the bounty hunter Lilith (Cate Blanchett), joined by a band of outlaws, as she tracks down, a tycoon’s daughter (Ariana Greenblatt).

You can see the jokes, but most of them don’t land. Still, there is some neat design work if you squint. The masks are pretty cool, like the ones worn by a handful of goons who sport glow-in-the-dark face coverings with eerie green slits, and a digital technology allows people to wear other people’s pixelated faces over their own. … In voice-over narration at the beginning, [Blanchett] drolly intones that the plot to come is “some wacko B.S.” We don’t disagree.

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Coming-of-age with men who don’t act theirs.

On a camping trip, 17-year-old Sam (Lily Collias) grapples with the immature behavior of her father (James Le Gros) and his old friend (Danny McCarthy) in this drama.

“Good One” is the writer and director India Donaldson’s feature debut, and an astounding one, full of the kind of emotional detail that can only come from personal experience. The movie smoothly shifts from gentle comedy to emotional punch, modest in a way that sneaks up on you in the end, backed by Celia Hollander’s acoustic, folk-inflected score. For most of the film, we’re expecting something to happen to Sam — it feels inevitable, out here in the woods with two grown men. But when something does happen, it’s totally unexpected and revelatory.

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‘Rob Peace’ Review: Chiwetel Ejiofor Finds Nuance in the Story of a Gifted Student Who Sells Drugs to His Classmates

Less political than its subject matter sounds, the actor's second directorial effort is a step up, but still stops short of greatness.

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In his follow-up to “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,” Chiwetel Ejiofor makes noticeable improvements as a filmmaker through a real-life story that, while often unfocused, features piercing moments of dramatic and political engagement. Based on a biography by Jeff Hobbs, “ Rob Peace ” follows a gifted young Black student from his childhood all the way through Yale, as he deals with economic downturn and trying to free his wrongfully convicted father. To navigate his financial and legal troubles, Rob uses his intellect for stealthy drug dealing, though his ambitions are far bigger and more community-centric.

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The film intentionally wrestles against this categorization, even though it reflects Rob’s lived reality. Ejiofor almost seems to wish he didn’t have to tell this kind of story. The movie becomes furiously (if glancingly) political and pushes back against these boundaries. The more Rob’s peers try to define him, or lure him into theoretical debates about racism, the more he subverts their expectations — or so they say. His ability to navigate Yale’s various social strata is referenced, but rarely seen, which unfortunately sets the stage for how “Rob Peace” plays out.

For the most part, scenes contain moments in their entirety, rather than building to them or contextualizing them, as though the film were ticking off a biopic checklist. In the process, most supporting characters exist only as an extension of Rob’s plans. They each have plot function, but rarely emotional function, via their own unique personalities or points of view. As much as Rob might speak of using his skills for community — for instance, mapping a biological immune response onto his crumbling neighborhood and kickstarting redevelopment plans — the movie’s blinkered focus on its individual subject, rather than his ties to other people, prevents it from feeling like a communal experience.

The lone exception is his dynamic with his father, a potent role of a man slowly losing hope, which affords Ejiofor a magnificently heart-wrenching thespian flex. Will matches up, and the two actors create powerful dramatic vistas. When emotions are heightened — when the actors are allowed to dictate the mood and rhythm — Ejiofor’s filmmaking is rightfully simple. His unobtrusive medium closeups allow the performers to tell Rob’s story through posture and body language. But during scenes that require more precise tonal control, a sense of space, or even movement, it feels as though the camera is merely left running in anticipation of the next emotional peak.

In that sense, it’s something of a relief that the movie seems to skip from one emotional high to the next. It’s never boring, even though it rarely breathes or fully ruminates on its own social implications. A sense of tangible intellect looms just beneath its surface — not only Rob’s supposed genius, but the movie’s own identity as political cinema. But it never quite unearths this, even though “Rob Peace” establishes Ejiofor as a director with a knack for dramatic storytelling, in a way his previous film could not. In an ultimate irony, it’s the story of a man prevented from reaching his full potential, but it also stops short of reaching its own.

Reviewed online, Aug. 7, 2024. In Sundance Film Festival. MPA Rating: R. Running time: 119 MIN.

  • Production: A Republic Pictures release of a Los Angeles Media Fund presentation of a Sugar Peace production. Producers: Antoine Fuqua, Rebecca Hobbs, Jeffrey Soros, Simon Horsman, Andrea Calderwood. Kat Samick. Alex Kurtzman, Jenny Kumet.
  • Crew: Director, writer: Chiwetel Ejiofor. Camera: Ksenia Sereda. Editor: Masahiro Hirakubo. Music: Jeff Russo.
  • With: Jay Will, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mary J. Blige, Camila Cabella, Michael Kelly.

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