Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1: Where to Watch?

 

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Kantara: Chapter 1 (2025) is a Kannada-language mythological action drama written and directed by Rishab Shetty, produced by Hombale Films. Serving as a prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara, it explores the origins of the Bhuta Kola ritual and the ancestral conflict introduced earlier.

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Set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka, the film blends folklore, spirituality, and action, continuing the saga of man’s bond with nature and the divine. Rishab Shetty stars as a Naga Sadhu with superhuman powers, alongside Jayaram, Rukmini Vasanth, and Gulshan Devaiah.

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Filming began in November 2023, and the movie released on 2 October 2025 in multiple formats (IMAX, 4DX, Dolby Cinema, etc.), receiving positive critical acclaim. It became the fourth highest-grossing Kannada film ever and second highest of 2025.

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Plot Summary:

During the Kadamba dynasty, King Vijayendra’s greed for sacred spices leads to his death by divine guardians Panjurli and Guliga. Years later, Berme, a boy born of divine will, grows into a leader opposing the corrupt King Kulashekhara. After a tragic attack on his tribe, Berme is possessed by Guliga, kills Kulashekhara, and later battles deceitful princess Kanakavathi, who plots to harness divine powers. In the climax, Goddess Chamundi empowers Berme as Ardhanarishvara to restore balance and peace.

The film ends linking the legend of Berme to Shiva’s father’s disappearance, connecting to the first film’s events.