A king grants land to local tribals in exchange for a sacred stone protected by the demigod Panjurli .
September 30, 2022 (Kannada); October 14, 2022 (Hindi).
Produced by Hombale Films (known for the KGF series) with a budget of approximately ₹16 crore. Kantara-ALegend20221080PHindi TheMoviezflixinmkv
Following the original's success, a prequel titled was released on October 2, 2025. It is set during the 4th-century Kadamba dynasty and explores the mythical origins of the Panjurli and Guliga Daiva traditions.
Shiva , a reckless youth, clashes with Murali , a forest officer trying to convert tribal land into a government reserve. The conflict escalates when the local landlord, Devendra, betrays the villagers to seize the land himself. The film culminates in a supernatural climax where Shiva is possessed by the demigods to deliver divine justice. Critical Success & Awards A king grants land to local tribals in
Rishab Shetty (dual role as Shiva/Annappa), Sapthami Gowda (Leela), Kishore (Murali), and Achyuth Kumar (Devendra Suttooru).
Critics widely praised the background score by B. Ajaneesh Loknath and the cinematography by Arvind S. Kashyap . Prequel: Kantara: Chapter 1 Following the original's success, a prequel titled was
Explores the Bhoota Kola (spirit worship) tradition, Kambala (buffalo racing), and the struggle between forest inhabitants and government regulations. Plot Summary