Kantara: Chapter 1

Kantara: Chapter 1 is a prequel to the 2022 film Kantara, exploring the origins of the divine deities and the ancestral conflict central to the first movie's narrative. Set during the Kadamba dynasty era in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka, it delves into the ancient roots of the Bhuta Kola ritual and the mythology surrounding divine land guardianship. The film aims to offer a "one-of-a-kind cinematic experience rooted in spiritual lore" by intertwining the stories of Panjurli Daiva and Guliga Daiva, two powerful divine spirits from the Tulu folklore.