Tollywood has thousands of films in every genre. They always try to bring amazing and fresh content to their audience. Talking about some hits film which was released recently are RRR, KGF 2, Sita Ramam, Ponniyin Selvan: I, Jana Gana Mana, Pushpa, and Major, etc. We have a long list of blockbuster movies. And recently again they are back with another masterpiece Kantara. After watching the film fans have started searching whether Kantara is based on a true story or not. Here in this article, we have brought all the latest updates about Kantara’s release date, cast, and plot. Read this article till the end to know everything.

Kantara Release Date

The film was released on 30 September 2022. After the immense success of Kantara in the Kannada language. The maker decided to dub the film in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu language. The movie was released recently in Hindi on 14 October. With a running time of 150 minutes. After watching the film fans are giving positive responses and ratings. The film has received 9.5 out of 10 on IMDB. The budget for the film was 16 crore. On Opening Day Kantara earned 1.27 crores in the Hindi version. Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara’ Becomes Highest-Rated Indian Film, Beats ‘KGF 2’, ‘RRR’.

Kantara Cast

The cast involved amazing actors and actresses. Directed and written by Rishab Shetty. Produced by Vijay Kiragandur. Starring Rishab Shetty as Kaadubettu Shiva and Shiva’s father, Sapthami Gowda as Leela, Kishore as Muralidhar, Pramod Shetty as Sudhakar, and Achyuth Kumar as Devendra Suttooru in the lead role.

Other cast involves Prakash Thuminad as Raampa, Shanil Guru as Bulla, Naveen D Padil as Lawyer, Swaraj Shetty as Guruva, Manasi Sudhir as Kamala, Deepak Rai Panaaje as Sundara, Pradeep Shetty as Mohana, Rakshith Ramachandra Shetty, Raghu Pandeshwar as Raghu, Pushparaj Bollara as Garnall Abbu, Mime Ramdas as Naaru, Pushparaj Bollur as Pataki Saheb, Ranjan Saju as Lacchu, Basuma Kodagu and Rajeev Shetty as Rajeev Bhandari, etc. in the supporting roles.

Is Kantara A True Story?

Fans are wondering to know whether the film is based on a true story or not. The film is not based on a true story it’s a fictional plot. The cinematography of the film is just fantastic and real. Kantara is such a great film that no one should miss. This is that rare piece of Southern India that you have rarely seen or heard about. Kantara will remind you of the masterpiece Pushpa.

The story revolves around a King in the 18th century who has everything except the peace of mind. In search of peace, he went to a forest and sees an Idol. That idol has attracted him. He has given his forest land to the tribal community for idols. Now in 1970, his descendant wants the land back but tribal people don’t want to give the land back. But one day a forest officer came and told them that the land belongs to the government. They try and plan many things to get the land back which harms the sentiment of the villagers. What will happen in the film to know everything goes and watch the whole film.

Kantara Trailer

Here we are sharing the trailer link. Have a look and decide whether to watch the whole film or not