Join the Adventure in “Kantara” – The Most Anticipated Action-Thriller Film of the year

“Kantara” (Mystical Forest) is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language action thriller film that takes the audience on a thrilling journey through a mysterious forest and explores the conflict between nature and human beings. Written and directed by Rishab Shetty and produced by Vijay Kiragandur, the film features an all-star cast led by Shetty himself as a Kambala champion and Kishore as an upright forest officer.

With stunning cinematography, captivating performances, and a powerful script, “Kantara” immerses the audience in a world of action, suspense, and intrigue. The film premiered on September 30th, 2022, and emerged as the second highest-grossing Kannada film of all time and the second highest-grossing Kannada film of 2022, a commercial success critically acclaimed.

1. “Kantara” is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language action thriller film.
2. The film was written and directed by Rishab Shetty and produced by Vijay Kiragandur.
3. The film stars Rishab Shetty as a Kambala champion and Kishore as an upright forest officer.
4. The film was set and filmed in Keradi in coastal Karnataka.
5. Principal photography for the film began in August 2021.
6. Arvind S. Kashyap handled the cinematography for the film, and B. Ajaneesh Loknath composed the music.
7. The film’s action sequences were choreographed by action director Vikram More.
8. The production design was handled by debutant, Dharani Gange Putra.
9. Kantara was released on September 30th, 2022, and received positive reviews from critics.
10. The film was praised for its performances (especially from Shetty and Kishore), direction, writing, production design, cinematography, and showcasing of Bhoota Kola.
11. It was a commercial success, being the second-highest-grossing Kannada film of all time and second highest-grossing Kannada film of 2022
12. The director Rishab Shetty cited the conflict between nature and human beings as the theme of the film
13. He added that the inspiration for the film came from the strife between forest officers and the inhabitants of his hometown Keradi in the 1990s.
14. The script was written by Rishab Shetty in 2021 during the Covid-19 lockdown.
15. The title ‘Kantara’ refers to a mysterious forest and that’s the story location of the film
16. The film had to represent three different timelines: 1847, the 1970s, and the 1990s
17. Filming was done in four different forest locations in the area and built a set reflecting the 1990s.
18. Costume designer Pragathi Shetty said that the makers traveled the entire village and met the tribal community for the costume details.
19. The film involved a village set, rustic homes, cowsheds, coops for hens, courtyards, areca plantations, and an authentic Kambala racetrack.
20. Rishab Shetty trained for four months before performing the Kambala sequence for the film in early 2022.

“Kantara” is a film that leaves a lasting impression on its audience, with its powerful storytelling, captivating performances, and stunning cinematography. The film was a huge commercial success and was also critically acclaimed.

Director Rishab Shetty and the team did an amazing job in bringing the story to life, and the film’s success is a testament to their hard work and dedication. With its gripping action, thrilling suspense, and thought-provoking themes, “Kantara” is a must-see for fans of the action thriller genre and for those who appreciate well-crafted and impactful cinema.