The film is set in the village of Keradi and follows (Rishab Shetty), a rebellious Kambala champion whose life is entwined with the sacred forest.
Arvind S. Kashyap uses "meditative shots" to capture the rustic grandeur of the forest and the intensity of the ritual performances.
The first half contains standard "masala" film elements, such as loud humor and "male chauvinistic" attitudes, which some found slightly at odds with the profound spiritual themes of the second half. Verdict
Kantara is more than a movie; it is a "cinematic war cry" for cultural roots. It succeeded by staying true to its identity, winning the at the 54th International Film Festival of India and earning Rishab Shetty the National Film Award for Best Actor .
Kantara(2022) Apr 2026
The film is set in the village of Keradi and follows (Rishab Shetty), a rebellious Kambala champion whose life is entwined with the sacred forest.
Arvind S. Kashyap uses "meditative shots" to capture the rustic grandeur of the forest and the intensity of the ritual performances.
The first half contains standard "masala" film elements, such as loud humor and "male chauvinistic" attitudes, which some found slightly at odds with the profound spiritual themes of the second half. Verdict
Kantara is more than a movie; it is a "cinematic war cry" for cultural roots. It succeeded by staying true to its identity, winning the at the 54th International Film Festival of India and earning Rishab Shetty the National Film Award for Best Actor .
