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1 October 2025Kannada165 min

Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1

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During the Kadamba reign, King Vijayendra, the ruler of the fictional feudatory land of Bangra, meets his final fate while venturing into the mystical forest of Kantara. Witnessing this, his son Rajashekara seals the borders of their realm. Later, Prince Kulashekara reopens them through a brutal massacre. The protagonist, Berme, in search of prosperity, crosses the divide and ignites a conflict of faith, power, and destiny between the Kingdom and Nature.

Critic Reviews (5)

Priyanka Sharma· Mid-Day
9.0
"Kantara Chapter 1, directed by Rishab Shetty, is a visually stunning and emotionally powerful prequel that blends folklore, drama, and social commentary. With grand visuals and heartfelt conviction, it mesmerises and leaves a lasting impact. There's just one word needed to describe Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 — transcendental."
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Trisha Gaur· KoiMoi
8.0
"Rishab Shetty and Rukmini Vasanth rule this prequel hands down. They set a benchmark for theatrics, transforming into beasts who rule each and every frame! The second half of the film coming together like magic with a climax setting a benchmark for this decade!"
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Times of India· Times Of India
8.0
"Wait briefly, reap rich rewards in mythic majesty — the film explores the origins of Kantara's divine protectors with grandeur and mythological depth."
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Arjun Menon· Rediff
7.0
"Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1 is an ambitious, bold update of the ideas of the first film on a much bigger canvas. This iteration of the Kantara universe manages to break free from the 'sequel/prequel curse' that has been a constant for popular films that transcend the boundaries of regional language based accessibility. The hardwork, blood, sweat and tears gone into this mammoth undertaking is evident in each frame."
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Vivek M.V.· The Hindu
"Kantara Chapter 1 will be spoken about for its visual achievements. Rishab attempts to deliver 'that one-scene-you-can't-stop-talking-about' in abundance. The superbly choreographed action sequences and the top-class CGI-laden scenes dazzle the viewers with a high dose of adrenaline."
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Release Date
1 October 2025
Runtime
165 min
Language
Kannada

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