Rating: ★★★★☆ Director: Rishab Shetty Cast: Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, Jayaram Language: Kannada Genre: Mythic Drama / Folklore Epic Runtime: 168 minutes 🌿 A Forest That Breathes Belief Kantara: Chapter 1 isn’t just a film—it’s a ritual. Rishab Shetty returns to the mystical soil of Tulunadu, not to continue the story, but to dig deeper. This prequel, set 1,500 years ago, traces the origins of divine protectors, tribal wisdom, and royal arrogance. It’s folklore told around a fire, not just projected on a screen. Berme (Rishab Shetty), adopted by the forest-dwelling Eshwara Hoodhota tribe, becomes the soul of the story. Through his eyes, we witness dynasties clash, jungles whisper, and daivas awaken. His journey is not destiny—it’s burden, choice, and quiet rebellion. 👑 Royals, Tribes, and the Wrath of the Sacred The Kadamba dynasty looms large. King Rajashekara (Jayaram) is haunted by the land of Kantara and the Brahma Rakshasa’s curse. His so...