Oua Ancestors well kept secrets, unfortunately few of those valuable assets n knowledge has been passed on to todays generation, even if we know a sandgrain of it, its still a riddle answered to an extent in KANTARA. Nature esp western ghats has unique traditions with a reason to keep the people united n living in harmony with the wild. There are innunerous rituals n d best kept secrets, dennana, bhootada Kola, Kambala, Yakshagana, in glory of the Spirit worship be it mettu, chawandi, Brahma n Kari Naas, Brahmarakshasa, Panjurli( boar spirit deity), Raahu, Guliga, Vaat dev n other spirits n stories we grew up hearin or witnessing in the villages bordering Karnataka, kerala, Goa n Maharashtra including coastal belt. Times v changed n human greed has brought along oua own downfall by adopting self destructin ways. Best portrayed in d movie n every kannadiga will connect to d ancestral roots after proudly watchin this unique masterpiece of a movie. Hats off to this unique marvel by Hombale films, Vijay Kiragandur, Rishabh shetty, Raj Shetty n team, u v made us all proud with neva seen before electrifyin presentation n experience. The Excellent Cinematography v made Nights come alive in their natural grandeour with the age old coconut palm leaved lamps n d rains plus the misty mountains of the western ghats protecting the villages, the green fields and also the intervening Human conflicts with the Wild portray a perfect picture. Every single detailing z carefully taken care of esp the Buffalo race, the Demigods in their natural attires, the centuries old musical instruments n d folk songs, plus d subjects n characters who present the natural essence of their roles, all v done equal justice to the entire movie with perfection. Here is a No nonsense movie, Rishabh Shetty n team have shown a way that Kannada films of this genre at this little budget can be so soul touchin, the story stands out like the Holy grail stone in glory of oua Gods n Demi Gods in oua little temples demarcatin a boundary n d faith of the people in the Gods n their Protective spirits will be etched in the soul of the viewers for a lifetime. Let this go as an example for other directors. We all can connect to this movie in innumerous ways which takes us straight to childhood, its a free passport to oua ancestral secret world we live in yet do not know much about except glimpses we saw n heard in childhood. Who would not crave for that favourite goli soda, ice candies n d garnail( fire crackers) plus the little series lighting, these need a special mention as we share a special childhood bond with these. This is also certain that there z a mutual understanding & promises with strict rules drawn between the natures keepers, the Demi God spirits protectin nature in various forms makin us aware of their existence around us or within us now & than. Adversaries too dictate their High caste Landlordism culture vid their high caste oriented life, politics engaging n breakin d rules n bringin in destruction n pain along. They leave no stones unearthed to exploit & treat other villagers & workers under the age old low casteism logo without any right to equality. There are moments which will pump up ua adrenaline levels n give u spine chillin goosebumps. Also few special scenes n moments enough to scare d hell out of u or jump from ua seats whistlin n shoutin, as this is the moment u v been waitin for. Ua best n worst nightmares perfectly balanced n answered in this short epic. Wish it reaches a larger audience as it deserves a National award n also a mention of oua official Indian entry for Oscar ????