Kantara (2022) is a critically acclaimed Kannada film set in Dakshina Kannada that explores the conflict between nature and humanity through the lens of local Bhoota Kola traditions. The movie, featuring a lauded performance by Rishab Shetty, centers on the character Shiva's journey to protect his ancestral land from forest officials. For a detailed video breakdown of the film's cultural impact, watch the review by Sucharita Tyagi at YouTube .