Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1

Great acting by Rishabh Shetty!!!

The 1st half of the movie is Full of introduction of characters but during the pre interval the actually movie starts pure goosebumps!!! It is the best movie i have ever experienced in the theaters...every character has there own importance in this movie You will regret if you don't watch this in theatres.

Rishab Shetty mesmerizes as Guliga Dyva, a divine force that comes alive in the mystical forests of Tulunadu. Unlike the first part, this film doesn't dwell on village life-it is rooted entirely in the forest, giving it a raw, mythical intensity. His transformation into Guliga in key moments is portrayed with unmatched depth and power.

The background score by Ajaneesh Loknath is simply spine-chilling, perfectly syncing with rituals, action, and divine energy. Cinematography captures the forest landscape with breathtaking detail, while world-class VFX elevates the mythological sequences to a grand scale without losing cultural authenticity.

With its blend of folklore, devotion, music, and cutting-edge filmmaking, Kanthara Chapter 1 is not just a film-it is an unforgettable experience. Rating: 9.8/10. Once again, KFI is ruling the cinema world!

I watched this movie today. I am stunned. It's not a movie. It's like Ramayana and Mahabharata. It's a Bhakthi saga. It's a must watch movie. It's a Masterpiece. Now Bollywood industry is in trouble. Till I didn't watch like this movie in Hollywood also. It's 100 times best than it's 1st sequel. South Indian film industry means Indian film industry is rocking. We are proud about you Director Vrishab Shetty. Thak you Vijay Kirangadoor Sir(Hombale Films). And also thank you to Vrishab Shetty and Team for your Hard work. Each and every frame is unbelievable.

"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.