Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1 (2025): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2025, Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1 is an action, drama and fantasy film directed by Rishab Shetty, running about 165 minutes.

What it’s about. During the Kadamba reign, King Vijayendra, the ruler of the fictional feudatory land of Bangra, meets his final fate while venturing into the mystical forest of Kantara. Witnessing this, his son Rajashekara seals the borders of their realm. Later, Prince Kulashekara reopens them through a brutal massacre. The protagonist, Berme, in search of prosperity, crosses the divide and ignites a conflict of faith, power, and destiny between the Kingdom and Nature.

Who’s in it. Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1 stars Rishab Shetty as Berme / Mayakara, Rukmini Vasanth as Princess Kanakavathi, Jayaram as King Rajashekara and Gulshan Devaiah as Prince Kulashekara, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1 has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1 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.