Kantara (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 2022, Kantara is an action, thriller and mystery film directed by Rishab Shetty, running about 150 minutes. “A Legend” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shiva, a tribal vagabond lives with his mother in hamlet, stays away from the traditional Daivaradhane and Bhoota Kola legacy due to an unforgettable childhood incident. He is happy loafing around with his friends and doing petty jobs for his landlord. When Forest officer Murali enters the scene, it gives a fresh dimension to the man-vs-nature fight. Can Shiva save the forest from Murali? Or is Murali just a dummy bait cast by bigger fish?
Who’s in it. Kantara stars Rishab Shetty as Shiva, Sapthami Gowda as Leela, Kishore as Murali and Pramod Shetty as Sudhakar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Kantara sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kantara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kantara tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kantara (2022)?
- In US, Kantara is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kantara worth watching?
- Kantara holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kantara?
- Kantara stars Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, Kishore, Pramod Shetty and Achyuth Kumar.
- When was Kantara released?
- Kantara was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.