Movie: Kantara: Chapter 1
Starring: Rishabh Shetty, Jayaram, Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, Pramod Shetty, Rakesh Poojari
Director: Rishabh Shetty
Genre: Period mythological action drama
Release Date: 02.10.2025
Rating: 3.5/5
Kantara: Chapter 1 is one of the most awaited movies of writer-director Rishabh Shetty. This installment is a prequel to 2022’s hit movie Kantara.
The protagonist of the tale is Berme (played by Rishabh Shetty), who defends Kantara’s rights. It explores the wild terrain and lost mythology of Kaadubettu Shiva’s history, tracing his ancestors’ beginnings under the Kadamba kingdom. The climax is stunning, so you have to watch it to find out what happens at the conclusion.
Rishabh Shetty, the actor, writer, and director, is the film’s central figure. He captures the audience’s affection with an amazing performance. In addition to him, the public has been impressed by the attractive Rukmini Vasanth’s skillful performance. Despite having a small role, actor Gulshan Devaiah has a lot of promise. He keeps the audience’s interest and provides a thorough justification for his role. Other artists have also left their mark, including Jayaram, Pramod Shetty, Rakesh Poojari, Prakash Thuminad, Deepak Rai Panaje, and others.
Overall, this is one of the finest mythological action dramas that no one should miss. If you like the Kantara (2022), you would love this too and will enjoy watching it with more enthusiasm. So, why wait? Go and watch it in your nearest cinema hall.