Kantara and Lord Shiva

The magnificent success of the Kannada movie Kantara is an experience rather than a film that is 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.

 

 

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

 

 

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 Lord 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.