Kantara Chapter 1 teaser: Here's how makers have already given a glimpse of Bhagwan Shiva's world in Kantara

Jaws have dropped and goosebumps were felt after seeing the teaser of Kantara: Chapter 1. The first look of this highly anticipated movie was unveiled by the makers, promising an immersive and spectacular cinematic experience. The movie will focus on a legend from the Kadambas’ reign.

 

 

 

The one-minute-22-second-long teaser begins with a sharp scream which was also heard in the previous movie. “Light. Everyone can see everything in light. But this is not light, this is vision. Vision of what has happened, what is happening, and what is going to happen, the light that shows everything. Can you see it?” the voiceover of Rishab Shetty says while a mesmerizing score by Ajaneesh Loknath plays in the background.

 

 

 

We then go straight to a massive cave where we see the first blood-soaked look at "the legend", whose red glowing eyes and Trishul in hand certainly strike fear. It reminds us of deities like Bhagwan Shiva leaving the audience curious.

 

We know that Kantara 2022 was an experience rather than a film that was a masterly blend of culture, religion, folklore, drama, and action. It has reminded us of the authenticity and appeal of stories rooted in our Hindu culture. As showcased in a movie Rishabh Shetty's character resembled Bhagwan Shiva, the makers and Rishabh Shetty had given glimpse of Shiva in the first movie itself.

The Kantara 2022 highly resembles Bhagwan Shiva but how? Here are some metaphors I witnessed-

 

 

Bhagwan Shiva is known to be raging, fierce, and mighty. The protagonist's character (Rishab Shetty) had the same qualities as Bhagwan Shiva. Remember the Kambala race where he is seen roaring to be a winner.

 

 

In the movie, Shiva and his friends hang out at a place or one can say that the protagonist made a place of his own. A tree house is built at the top as if it is a mountain as if we need to climb to reach Kailasa. So, that place is called "Kailasa". A name that is similar to "Kailasa" after the abode of Bhagwan Shiva.

When Shiva steps into the house of the landlord, the latter asks if he has gotten wet in the rain, Shiva replies, "I haven't gotten wet. I have got cleansed."

This shows the development of Shiva's character. From being irresponsible to becoming the actual hero after learing the truth.

In the same scene, Shiva asks the landlord what is the time and he himself answers "Oh even the time is on my side". And at this exact time, he turns back and smirks. Now, this indicates how time would always partner with the truth.

After Shiva's father goes missing in the forest, he fears that if he performs the family ritual (Bhootha Kola), he might do the same.

However, the Varaha (Boar with jewelry) keeps haunting and gives him nightmares. Whenever Varaha keeps chasing him, Shiva runs away. And it goes bigger and bigger. And at the pre-climax, when he decides to face the Varaha, he learns the truth which means he realizes his duty to serve his Daiva.

 

 

There are several such scenes that give us a sense of knowledge that is hidden in their gestures. We just need to thank Rishab Shetty and his team for pleasing us with such an amazing experience.