7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Kantara (2022)
Kantara (2022)
Overview
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?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Hinduism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
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?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
While addressing themes of environmental exploitation and land rights, which often resonate with progressive concerns, the film's central solution champions the re-assertion of ancient traditions, local spiritual authority, and divine justice over modern legal or governmental systems, aligning with right-leaning emphasis on tradition and skepticism of state efficacy.
Kantara features culturally authentic casting, reflecting its regional Indian setting. The narrative centers on themes of land rights and the preservation of indigenous traditions against external pressures, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or engaging in DEI-driven recasting.
Secondary
The film deeply reveres and validates the local Hindu folk traditions and the power of the Daiva, portraying them as genuine protectors of the community and its land against external threats and skepticism. It champions the faith of the villagers as a powerful, benevolent force.
Kantara does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is centered on folklore, land rights, and the conflict between human and divine forces, with no elements related to queer identity.
Kantara does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative is centered on cultural traditions, land disputes, and the spiritual connection between a village and its guardian deity, with no elements pertaining to transgender identity or experiences.
The film does not feature any scenes where a female character is shown to be victorious in close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are present but do not engage in or win such direct physical confrontations.
Kantara features original characters created for its specific narrative, drawing inspiration from local folklore and traditions. There are no instances of characters who were previously established as one gender in source material or prior adaptations being portrayed as a different gender in this film.
Kantara is an original film rooted in Indian folklore and culture. It does not adapt characters from a source material where their race was previously established, thus no race swaps occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
7.1
Critic Ratings
8.3
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