Rishab's Ferocious Avatar in Kantara! This is the Story of Bloodshed in God's Own Garden… It is God's own garden! A piece of land nestled in the heart of a dense forest, coveted by all. From kings on their thrones, feudal lords, and chieftains to sorcerers skilled in dark arts, everyone is poised to seize it. They shed blood, they topple bodies. What lies within that massive pit in the middle of the forest? Why do all who set their eyes on "Kantara" bleed and perish? Has the divine Lord Ishwara himself descended to reside there? What is the connection between Barme—who appears like a son of God, grows up with the indigenous people, becomes powerful, and one day stands as the leader of the village—and the royal kings of Bangra? Why do the kings of Bangra continue to target this village, even after generations? – Kantara is the film that answers these questions! The story is set in the golden age of the Kadamba dynasty. In the midst of a dense forest lives a community that worships nature as its deity. A king yearns to expand his empire, but that land is not mere soil; it is the identity of its people, the very soul of their ancestors. Amidst this conflict of power and existence, a promise is born. What is the secret behind the Panjurli and Guliga daivas? The soul of this film is the story of the unbreakable bond between the land, humanity, and the divine. Rishab Shetty is not just an actor in this film; he is a force of nature. The scenes of divine possession are absolutely electrifying. This is not just a physical transformation for a role; it is a phenomenal metamorphosis. His eyes speak volumes; they hold anger, pain, devotion, and the power of the divine. His innocence as a son of the forest, his ferocious avatar when fighting for his people, and the supernatural energy that courses through his body when possessed by the daiva... he lives and breathes every moment. His roar shakes the movie theatre. Rishab hasn't merely acted; he has embodied the character, burning brightly in the role! Ajaneesh Loknath's music is another pillar of this film. His background score doubles the emotional impact of the narrative. The music during the daiva possession scenes is goosebump-inducing. Arvind Kashyap's cinematography masterfully captures the beauty of the forest, the fury of the rain, and the divinity of the daiva. His artistry in revealing color even in darkness is commendable. Art director Dharani Gangeputra has enhanced the grandeur of Kantara by building magnificent sets. The scene where the chariot goes off course in the main street is highly enjoyable. Every action sequence in the film is of high quality. The performances by Prakash Thuminadu, Naveen Padil, Rakesh Poojari, and Deepak Rai are excellent. Gulshan Devaiah is decent. It would have been better if Balaji Manohar had been cast in Jayaram's role instead of just providing the voice-over. Although the first half of the film feels a bit long, that much time is necessary to introduce such a vast canvas. Perhaps Kantara wouldn't have been as haunting if its content was limited to a simple tale of Dharma vs. Adharma or the Divine vs. Dark Magic. The film includes heart-wrenching scenes depicting the practice of bonded labor (Jeetapaddhati). It unveils the many faces of the cruelty of the privileged—and for this reason, Kantara becomes an incredibly important film.
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