Movie Review Of Kantara Chapter
Kantara Chapter 1 Movie Review : Rishabh Shetty’s “Kantara Chapter 1” begins with a promise he made to the audience outside the theater. His 2022 film “Kantara” created a world based on mythology, presenting a story unlike anything the audience had ever seen before. The film has become iconic for creating a new world on the silver screen .
The story : The best part of the film is that it picks up right where the previous part left off. A child asks a question, and in response, he’s told a legend. The story takes place during the Kandaba Empire. On one side, the villagers of Kantara, devotees of Lord Shiva, live in Ishwar’s Madhuban, and on the other, lies the kingdom of King Vijayendra (Jayaram). King Vijayendra’s grandfather wanted to seize Ishwar’s Madhuban, but the gods prevented him from doing so.
After this, King Vijayendra became afraid of the Kantara people and didn’t visit their village for many years. Later, when King Vijayendra installed his son, Kulasekhar (Gulshan Devaiah), as king, he attempted to invade Kantara. In response, Kantara’s protector, Berme (Rishabh Shetty), invades their kingdom. Everything goes well, until one day, Kulasekhar forcibly enters Kantara, kills the people there, and burns their homes. This angers the gods, and the real game begins.
The climax takes the film to an even higher note than where the second half began. ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ ends with the promise of another film. But Rishabh’s world, his filmmaking, and his brilliant work remain with you. Towards the climax, the film transcends cinema and evokes an indescribable feeling.
Music
The film’s music perfectly complements every scene. The songs are appropriate, and the background music perfectly sets the mood. The pre-interval action scene features both the BGM and the visuals.
Pros and Cons
The increased budget of this film had some advantages and disadvantages. While the VFX improved, the makers, with the increased budget, transformed the film into a period-war drama. While the first part focused on devotion, this part is mostly spent in humor. The film features numerous comic scenes, and when they recur, you feel the film has lost its way. The increased scale didn’t require it to become a war drama like “Baahubali.” It could have been more devotional. However, whatever lapses in the second part were ultimately rectified by Rishabh’s acting. The climax scene is worth watching, especially when he takes the form of Chavundi Devi.
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