
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.
Rishab Shetty
Director
Vijay Kiragandur
Producer
Budget: $14M
Total Revenue: $91.0M
Kantara: Chapter 1 is directed by Rishab Shetty, who also stars in the lead role, showcasing his multifaceted talents in filmmaking.
The film is produced by Hombale Films, known for their high-quality productions in the Kannada film industry, including the successful 'KGF' series.
Rishab Shetty's character in the film is said to draw inspiration from local folklore and traditions, giving it a unique cultural significance.

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While a group of youngsters are exploring the forest, they encounter a great well amidst the foliage. Intrigued, they ask one of their guides to regale them all with a story of elemental proportions that takes them back centuries to the very emergence of local deities in the ancient Bangra kingdom. There were two tribes who coexisted, peaceably enough, sharing the fruits of their idyllic wilderness until one strayed onto the territory of the other with tragic results. This led to a reciprocal ac...

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Berme / Mayakara

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Princess Kanakavathi

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Sankappa

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Prince Kulashekara

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King Rajashekara