Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1
Exploring the origins of Kaadubettu Shiva during the Kadamba dynasty era, it delves into the untamed wilderness and forgotten lore surrounding his past.
Directed by Rishab Shetty · Action · Thriller · 165 min · 2025
Trailer
Director
Rishab Shetty
Writer
Rishab Shetty, Anirudh Mahesh, Shanil Goutham
Studio
Hombale Films
Release
03 Oct 2025
Runtime
165 min
Genres
Action, Thriller
Full Plot
In ancient coastal Karnataka, a young warrior named Berme emerges from a sacred well with mystical powers, destined to protect the forest's balance. As he grows, he becomes embroiled in the conflicts of the kingdom, where power-hungry rulers seek to exploit the land's resources and disrupt its spiritual equilibrium. A legendary battle unfolds between Berme and those who threaten the forest, testing his courage and connection to the natural world.
Cast & Characters
Rishab Shetty
Sapthami Gowda
Sriram Reddy Polasane
Berme
Mayakaara
Annappa (archive footage)
Kaadubettu Shiva (archive footage)
Princess Kanakavathi, Kulashekara's sister and Rajashekara's daughter
Rukmini Vasanth
King Kulashekara, Kanakavathi's brother and Rajashekara's son
Gulshan Devaiah
Rajamatha Rajalakshmi, Rajashekara's wife; Kulashekara and Kanakavathi's mother
Ramitha Shailendra
Bhogendra, Kulashekara's minister
Pramod Shetty
Booba, Port official
Naveen D. Padil
Peppe, Booba's son
Rakesh Poojari
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Prakash Thuminad in a dual role
Chenna, soldier
Raampa (cameo)
Sankappa
Deepak Rai Panaje
King Vijayendra, Rajashekhara's father
Hariprashanth M G
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $14.0M, Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 has grossed $91.0M worldwide — about 6.5x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 is part of TMDb's "Kantara Collection."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Rishab Shetty has directed 3 films in our catalog, including Kantara, Kirik Party.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Did You Know that a prequel to the movie Kantara was made after its success in 2022?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Did You Know that the film's scripting work took around 8 months to complete, with Rishab Shetty collaborating with Shaneel Gautham and Anirudh Mahesh?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Did You Know that the film throws light on the origin of Panjurli Daiva and Guliga Daiva, set in pre-colonial Karnataka during the reign of Kadambas from Banavasi?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Critical Assessment
Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 holds 8.5/10 on IMDb (41,331 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 31, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.5/10 on IMDb (41,331 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1's IMDb rating?+
Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 has a 8.5/10 rating on IMDb from 41,331 votes.
Is Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 good? What are critics saying?+
Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 holds 8.5/10 on IMDb (41,331 votes).
How long is Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1?+
Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 has a runtime of 165 min.
Who directed Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1?+
Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 was directed by Rishab Shetty.
Where can I watch Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1?+
Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its visuals, performances, and ability to blend Indian folklore with mainstream cinema. However, some reviewers noted that the film's narrative was uneven and could have benefited from sharper writing and more depth in its storytelling. Overall, opinions were divided between those who found it a compelling watch and those who felt it fell short of its full potential.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)Reviewers praise the movie for its unique storyline and exploration of Indian folklore. The trailer is seen as exciting and a potential record-breaker at the box office. Several reviewers have praised the film's local content, with some calling it "pride of Indian cinema" made in Karnataka.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
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 anci…
CinemaSerf · 7/10
From the trailer's comments
A saga of folklore, faith, and fire, born from our soil 🔥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMQUFhWm8C0&list=PLyn3ph7Iw4XAkvpw1bQ1hdVM68LPnHhU3&index=1 Witness the divine spectacle in theatres worldwide on October 2nd, 2025.
@HombaleFilms · 2611 likesOkay guys get ready to break all the records! ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆ💛♥
@Redparasite · 7354 likesಕಾಂತಾರ ಮತ್ತೊಮ್ಮೆ ದೇಶ ಮೆಚ್ಚುವಂತಾಗಲಿ ,🙌
@Saviruchiyasobagu · 3506 likespride of Indian cinema , MADE IN KARNATAKA <3
@ALLOKOfficial · 16641 likesBro cooked whole cinema industry's by a tulu story about the culture of tulunadu jai tulunadu ❤
@sumithrakundar237 · 232 likesಕಾಂತಾರ - KFI ನಾ TOP ಅಲ್ಲಿ MAP ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಇಡೊದ್ ಪಕ್ಕಾ 🚀🌏 ಜೈ ಕರುನಾಡು ಜೈ ತುಳುನಾಡು ✊🏻♥️
@RahulDitO · 8827 likesಅಬ್ಬಬ್ಬಾ ಇದಕ್ಕೆ ಇಷ್ಟು ದಿನ ಕಾದದ್ದು ❤🥹 ಹೆಮ್ಮೆ ಇದೆ ಶೆಟ್ರೆ ಇದು ನಮ್ಮ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಅಂತ ಎದೆ ತಟ್ಟಿ ಹೇಳೋಕೆ 💥😍 Thank you ✨ stay tuned to kadakk cinema for trailer review soon 👏🏼❤️
@KadakkCinema · 2822 likesTotal how many Kantara fans are here??🇮🇳❤💯🔥
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