Directed by Rishab Shetty, Kantara follows a folklore deeply rooted in mythology, emphasizing the need for co-existence between humans and nature. Backed up by detailed production design and a powerful score from Ajaneesh Loknath, Kantara surprised me with its commercial execution of a well-known plot of land, greed, and power. But at the same time, it disappointed me with its conservative depiction of misogyny.