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Set in '''pre-colonial coastal Karnataka''', the film blends '''folklore, spirituality, and raw action''' to depict the mythic origins of the divine protector '''Panjurli Daiva'''. Rishab Shetty stars in the lead role as '''Berme''', a Naga Sadhu gifted with superhuman abilities. The film’s music is composed by '''B. Ajaneesh Loknath'''.
Set in '''pre-colonial coastal Karnataka''', the film blends '''folklore, spirituality, and raw action''' to depict the mythic origins of the divine protector '''Panjurli Daiva'''. Rishab Shetty stars in the lead role as '''Berme''', a Naga Sadhu gifted with superhuman abilities. The film’s music is composed by '''B. Ajaneesh Loknath'''.


Released on '''2 October 2025''' in '''IMAX and 4DX formats''' during Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra, ''Kantara: Chapter 1'' received widespread acclaim for its storytelling, cinematography, and visual grandeur.
Released on '''2 October 2025''' in '''IMAX and 4DX formats''' during Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra, ''Kantara: Chapter 1'' received widespread acclaim for its storytelling, cinematography, and visual grandeur.<ref>https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/variety/kantara-chapter-1-sets-box-office-abuzz-during-the-festival-weekend/article70125464.ece</ref><ref>https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2025/Oct/02/kantara-chapter-1-movie-review-visually-stunning-and-compelling-film-traces-the-bloodlines-of-myth-and-power</ref>


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
''Kantara: Chapter 1'' follows '''Berme''', a tribal guardian spiritually bonded to the sacred Kantara Forest. When his people are enslaved by Prince '''Kulasekhara''', Berme’s life takes a violent turn. Rescued by '''Peppe''', he returns to discover the devastation of his land by the invading forces.
''Kantara: Chapter 1'' follows '''Berme''', a tribal guardian spiritually bonded to the sacred Kantara Forest. When his people are enslaved by Prince '''Kulasekhara''', Berme’s life takes a violent turn. Rescued by '''Peppe''', he returns to discover the devastation of his land by the invading forces.


Guided by ancestral spirits and the forest’s tiger deity, Berme embarks on a journey of vengeance and self-realization. His final battle against Princess '''Kanakavathi''' reveals the divine legacy that defines the Kantara legend — ending with Berme restoring balance between nature and mankind.
Guided by ancestral spirits and the forest’s tiger deity, Berme embarks on a journey of vengeance and self-realization. His final battle against Princess '''Kanakavathi''' reveals the divine legacy that defines the Kantara legend — ending with Berme restoring balance between nature and mankind.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kantara-chapter-1-fan-in-dindigul-dressed-as-deity-stuns-audience-rishab-shettys-film-crosses-rs-150-crore-in-india/articleshow/124317243.cms</ref>


== Cast ==
== Cast ==