Kantara: Chapter 1 : Should You Watch the Movie?

If there was one movie I had been eagerly waiting for over the last couple of months, it was Kantara: Chapter 1. Over the past 1–2 days, I had been reading rave reviews of the movie. In between, I came across an intriguing review from the Malayalam channel Media One, titled “The Hindutva that Kantara Conceals.” This channel is linked to Jamaat-e-Islami and is known for its extreme views on Hinduism and anything related to it. Even so, I was extremely surprised that they chose to express their dislike for an entire culture so openly, and attempted to manipulate their viewers and create a negative opinion against the movie.

https://www.mediaoneonline.com/programs/film-review/kantara-chapter-one-review-301992

Anyway, let me come back to the film. I finally managed to watch it. So, did it meet my expectations? The movie spends a significant part of the first half setting the stage. This segment follows a storytelling mode, introducing a range of characters. Despite the density, the narration flows smoothly. The pace picks up toward the end of the first half, and while I don’t intend to give away any spoilers, let me just say: the goosebumps begin right there.