While modern cinema relies heavily on green screens and VFX, some filmmakers still go the extra mile to shoot in real locations to capture raw emotion and offer a real vibe to it, just like how the Hollywood filmmaker Christopher Nolan uses.Several big-budget films have stunned audiences not just with performances, but with their real-world backdrops. From Kantara to the upcoming Varanasi, here’s a closer look at the real locations of some of the south movies.
Kantara
The movie is set against the spiritual and cultural fabric of pre-colonial Karnataka. Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara’ draws much of its power from its carefully chosen locations. The coastal town of Kundapura in Udupi district is the primary backdrop. The place offers beaches, forests, and a deep-rooted cultural identity that perfectly matched the film’s narrative. Massive sets were constructed alongside temporary camps to recreate the era of the Kadamba dynasty.
