Kantara 2

Kantara chapter 1 first half with full of comedy i have never seen in history filims the intervel scene will are mad overall first half is very good and when come to 2nd half from starting to ending the theaters will change into Temples Peak of elevations with God Overall movie is Devotional Blockbuster i have never seen this much of elevations in indian filim industry in recent times

My Honest Rating 9.7/10.

Rishab Shetty, who stunned audiences with Kantara (2022), returns with a grander vision, crafting a prequel that masterfully balances myth, raw intensity, and technical excellence. "Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1" is not just a film, it's an immersive cinematic experience that blends mythology, folklore, raw emotions, and stunning visual spectacle. Crafted with passion and precision, this chapter cements itself as a theatre-worthy masterpiece that demands to be witnessed on the big screen for its sheer technical brilliance. Rishab Shetty has not just made a film, he has crafted an experience that audiences will talk about long after they leave the theatre.

Arvind S. Kashyap's cinematography is a class apart and stands out as one of the biggest strengths of the film. Ajaneesh Loknath's music deserves special mention and his background score is nothing short of soul-stirring. At 168 minutes, the film might seem lengthy on paper, but the story ensures a gripping flow and manages to maintain a steady & engaging rhythm throughout. The screenplay never drags, instead flowing with a balance of spectacle and storytelling. The first half sprinkles in lighter moments with humour and breathtaking visuals, while the second half explodes into relentless action, with sequences that are staged with precision and carry a visceral impact. The only minor hiccup lies in a few comedy bits that don't land well, but these are quickly overshadowed by the film's many highs. The action choreography is terrific and rooted in authenticity. The climax, especially, is a relentless ride of intensity where action merges seamlessly with emotion.

Rishab Shetty, already celebrated with a National Award, proves once again why he is among the most talented storytellers of his generation. Wearing multiple hats as actor, writer, and director, he delivers a commanding performance. His dedication is visible in every frame, and it's impossible not to be swept away by his sheer effort and artistry. Rukmini Vasanth emerges as the surprise powerhouse of the film. Given one of the meatiest roles, she shines with a performance that is equal parts graceful and strong. Jayaram and Gulshan Devaiah, known for their versatility, shine in their respective roles with impactful performances. The rest of the supporting cast stands solid, never faltering in their contributions to the narrative.

Direction 3.5/5 Acting 4.5/5 Dialogues 3.5/5 Story 4.5/5 Screenplay 4/5.

"Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1" is a truly ambitious and visually stunning film, anchored by a brilliant and powerful performance from Rishab Shetty. The movie's technical achievements and its lead actor's acting prowess are undeniable, but it is held back from perfection by a weak climax and a slow start.

Rishab Shetty is phenomenal, delivering a performance that is nothing short of brilliant. His command of the screen and emotional depth make him a strong contender for another national award. The film's VFX and production design are also unbelievable and great, creating a stunning and immersive world that is a feast for the eyes.

However, the film struggles with its pacing, particularly in the first half. The comedy sequences are dragged out, which slows the narrative momentum and makes it difficult to stay consistently engaged. This uneven pacing is a significant flaw that affects the film's overall flow.

Furthermore, the climax is a little weak, failing to deliver the powerful and satisfying punch that the rest of the film builds towards. This rushed or underwhelming conclusion prevents the movie from reaching the cinematic heights it otherwise could have.

Overall, "Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1" is an impressive film with a brilliant central performance and breathtaking visuals. However, its flawed pacing and a weak climax keep it from being a truly great film.

Absolute respect for Rishab Shetty for making this movie so grand and beautiful. This is how a well planned and perfect use of budget looks like. It would be greatful if we somehow get to see the documentary on making of Kantara, want to see every single thought process and pre-production stuff.

Talking about Kantara chapter 1, we need more movies like this exploring and using the our own untold folklore with best film making style.

First half, totally takes its time to let you get into that world (and that time period). I was so shocked when it showed the jungle setting and the detailing of whole village 👀, that is crazy! Production team had really did their (more than) best, visuals and background score literally level up everything. Arvind Kashyap's cinematography is something to look at and B. Ajaneesh Loknath amplifying folk music to epic scale is great.

The action in first half is dahyem, great! Visuals so good that it's gives time to let the scenes grow grand, and the peaceful beauty of nature screams louder that anything else. And in second half, the action is chaotic, especially that fire attack. Rishab Shetty had shot that scene so clearly that maintain action choreography at that scale is really need appreciation.

This movie has to be one of those who sets the benchmark from production's perspective because it shines brightly. And very rarely, there are people who are great at story writing & direction. And you can clearly see Kantara Chapter 1 is hard work of 3 years with the incredible support of Hombale Films, and I just want to see this movie and the whole team to get the appreciation which it deserves.

I don't know why but there's one scene or just little part of climax build-up, why that particular scene not good? I mean if they had made the movie so great, so far that, that particular scene could have been a lot better. Background score and story at that point is at super peak but for very little moment they just go a little out of the track to serve the mass audience. This is very minor scene which you'll notice if you notice 👀.

On acting side, who are you doing? Gulshan Devaiah, lol, he just rocks on his evil character. And Rukmini Vasanth, oh boy, that's a wild energy. And Rishab Shetty? He turns on his god mode acting and goes crazy and cinematic this time.

I'll definitely, very highly suggest you watch this if you want to watch something new and related to our folklore. This movie deserves the appreciation, it's worth it.

Rating - 4.25/5

A divine mythological tale bestowed with a big leap to its premier film through exceptional narrative.

The plot of the story explores the culture, myth and belief of the people in the sacred land Kantara, where they believe their deity rests, exposing its powerful aura when the peace and harmony of the divine garden is disrupted by besiegers to take control over the blessed land with adverse intentions.

Rishab Shetty has precisely blended the culture, tradition, myth & superstitions of Tulunadu in an unprecedented narrative and technicalities. The way the story has been layered to utter perfection shows how much time, effort, blood, sweat and tears he has given for this movie. This film stands far superior to the first part considering the storyline. It was really fascinating to see how he mixed the entire first half of the story with subtle humour and dialogues neither deviating from the core plot along with romance, action, torture, sentiments, greed and royal treachery. A few sequences before the climax felt slightly off the mood but the pre - interval portion where the screenplay changes its dynamics and pre - climax sequences were pure goosebumps. Standing ovations to Rishab Shetty & Hombale Films for designing an epic story with world class production quality leaving no stones unturned.

Hats off to the filmmakers for assembling the brilliant actors on screen who have performed their characters and distinct shades exceptionally well. Rishab Shetty has just outperformed his character delivering humour, emotions & action sequences so convincingly. Intense performances by Jayaram & Rukmini Vasanth who carried their character throughout the movie. Gulshan Devaiah has just delivered an unparalleled performance as a slipshod ruler.

An eternal ovations to the technical crew behind the screen for their fascinating contributions. Arvind Kashyap has just delivered a visual masterpiece on screen with each frames adding immense value to the story. Kudos to the editor Suresh who polished the story into an enthralling and engaging film close to 3 hours with Ajaneesh Loknath's immersive and divine music and background scores supported with Rajakrishnan's and Arun's sound design. The credits would be incomplete if the Production Designer Benglann, Action Choreographer Todor Lazarov, Costumer Pragathi Rishab Shetty, colourist Raju Reddy and VFX/CG team is left unmentioned whose efforts just popped and glittered on the screen throughout the movie.

A must watch movie on the big screens and make it a point to watch it on Dolby Atmos/Epiq/ICE/IMAX screens promising a world class cinematic experience that will surely make it to Oscars/ Academy awards for its content oriented presentation.