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The movie's immersive storytelling stems from its seamless blend of human relations, core values, spirituality, and ancient lore. The story begins with Emperor Ashoka, a historical figure, and seamlessly connects his legend of the nine sacred books. A story finding its foot equally in history, spirituality, and mythology, binding it into a religious tale you would root for, is a fantasy most stories lack.

Mirai's strongest element is its invocation of Lord Rama. The narrative takes us to the Treta Yug and the land where Lord Ram picked up his weapon for the first time; the entire plot is surreal. And suddenly the film is no longer a simple hero-versus-villain story as it turns into Dharma vs Adharma.

Talking about performances, Teja has done a fine job, and his transition from an ordinary person to a soldier looks believable. Ritika Nayak did a decent job with her performance within the limitations of her character. Shriya Saran in the role of Ambika made her experience count and made her presence felt. Jagapathi Babu and Jayaram got very important roles and both of them performed well as usual. Manchu Manoj's antagonist avatar looked far from menacing and was quite disappointing.

Rishab builds this world with care. The Kadamba-era backdrop, with busy ports, spice markets, and trade routes influenced by Arab and Portuguese cultures, is more than decorative history; it feels lived-in. Rituals unfold, battles rage in mud and blood, and even trade carries significance. Every drumbeat, chariot wheel, and coin connects to something larger. Rishab Shetty is the heart and soul of Kantara 1 without an ounce of doubt. More than the director, the actor in him shines superbly, truly living up to his National Award-winning stature. His portrayal during the divine possession and trance sequences showcases the depth of his exceptional acting abilities.

Rukmini Vasanth is the surprise package of the prequel. She not only looks regal and radiant as the princess but also delivers a powerful performance in a crucial episode in the second half.

Kantara: Chapter 1 is a captivating action drama that has a good amount of goosebump-inducing moments. The film will win us over with its standout interval and climax portions, divine elements, jaw-dropping visuals, and mind-boggling VFX.

Jolly LLB 3 might not impress those who liked the first two parts. Both those films had solid courtroom drama, but Jolly LLB 3 has fewer court scenes. The film mostly revolves around the main problem it deals with, and it becomes somewhat monotonous after a point. There is nothing wildly entertaining or inviting about Jolly Llb 3. This time, the courtroom drama seems rigged for jokes and laughter.

The weak writing, lack of exciting elements in the story, and the dragged sequences are major drawbacks.