Rishab Shetty stars as the angry villager Shiva in Kantara, alongside Sapthami Gowda as Leela and Kishore Kumar G. as the forest officer. The film is a Kannada-language action-drama about a clash between tradition and authority.
Main cast
- ShivaRishab ShettyMain
- LeelaSapthami GowdaMain
- Forest Officer MuraliKishore Kumar G.Main
- DevaruAchyuth KumarMain
Supporting cast
- PaddannaPramod ShettySupp
- Kambala Winner’s FatherSwaminathanSupp
- Village HeadmanMime RameshSupp
- Shiva’s FatherSathish NeenasamSupp
- Prathap ShenoyNaveen HegdeSupp
- Kambala JockeyPrakash ShettySupp
Guest & voice
- Special Appearance in Song ‘Varaha Roopam’Kota Srinivasa RaoGuest
- Himself in cameoPuneeth RajkumarGuest
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About this cast
Kantara is a 2022 Kannada-language action-thriller film written, directed, and led by Rishab Shetty. It follows a rebellious villager’s conflict with a forest officer over the boundaries of their land, intertwined with the local deity’s folklore and traditional rituals.
FAQs
Who plays the main character Shiva in Kantara?
Rishab Shetty plays the lead role of Shiva, the hot-headed but morally driven villager.
What is the film Kantara about?
Kantara is about the conflict between a tribal villager and a forest officer over land rights, set against the backdrop of the traditional Kambala buffalo race and the worship of the deity Panjurli Daiva.
Is Kantara a sequel or part of a series?
No, Kantara is a standalone film. However, its Hindi-dubbed version was released later in 2022.
Who directed Kantara?
Rishab Shetty directed Kantara. He also wrote the screenplay and produced the film alongside co-producers.
What language is Kantara originally in?
It is originally in Kannada, but has been dubbed and subtitled into multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026