Kantara: A Legend (2022)
Plot
Kantara (transl. Mysterious forest, also known as Kantara: A Legend) is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language action thriller film written and directed by Rishab Shetty, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda under Hombale Films. The film stars Rishab Shetty in a dual roles as Kaadubettu Shiva and Annappa, along with Sapthami Gowda, Kishore, and Achyuth Kumar. Blending elements of coastal Karnataka's folklore of the Tulu people, spirit possession rituals, and divine belief systems, the story centres around Bhuta Kola, a traditional form of worship practiced in the region. It follows a Kambala champion who clashes with an upright forest officer, leading to a larger conflict involving sacred land, ancestral legacy, and the balance between nature and man-made law. Set and filmed in Keradi in coastal Karnataka, principal photography began in August 2021. The cinematography was handled by Arvind S. Kashyap, with music composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath. The action sequences were choreographed by Vikram More, and the production design handled by debutant Dharani Gange Putra. The film was released on 30 September 2022 to critical acclaim, with praise for its cast's performance (particul
Kantara: A Legend details
| Industry | Kannada |
|---|---|
| Year | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Thriller |
| Runtime | 2h 28m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Rishab Shetty |
| Status | Released |
| Language | kn |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Kantara: A Legend about?
Kantara (transl. Mysterious forest, also known as Kantara: A Legend) is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language action thriller film written and directed by Rishab Shetty, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda under Hombale Films. The film stars Rishab Shetty in a dual roles as Kaadubettu Shiva and Annappa, along with Sapthami Gowda, Kishore, and Achyuth Kumar. Blending elements of coastal Karnataka's folklore of the Tulu people, spirit possession rituals, and divine belief systems, the story centres around Bhuta Kola, a traditional form of worship practiced in the region. It follows a Kambala champion who clashes with an upright forest officer, leading to a larger conflict involving sacred land, ancestral legacy, and the balance between nature and man-made law. Set and filmed in Keradi in coastal Karnataka, principal photography began in August 2021. The cinematography was handled by Arvind S. Kashyap, with music composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath. The action sequences were choreographed by Vikram More, and the production design handled by debutant Dharani Gange Putra. The film was released on 30 September 2022 to critical acclaim, with praise for its cast's performance (particul
Who is in the cast of Kantara: A Legend?
Kantara: A Legend stars Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, Kishore, Achyuth Kumar and is directed by Rishab Shetty. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Kantara: A Legend online?
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How long is Kantara: A Legend?
Kantara: A Legend runs 2h 28m (148 minutes).
Who directed Kantara: A Legend?
Kantara: A Legend was directed by Rishab Shetty.
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