PORTRAYAL OF INDIGENOUSNESS, TRIBE, CULTURE AND LAND ENCROACHMENT IN THE MOVIE KANTARA- AN OVER VIEW

Abstract

This paper explores eco critical conceptual problems, emphasizes on how Kantara movie portrays the application of ecology and ecological concepts. In this context the possible relations between Kantara movie , culture and nature are examined in terms of ecological concepts. Eco criticism, then, attempts to find a common ground between the human and non human ,  how they co- exist in various ways , because the environmental issues have become an integral part of our existence. In Tulu Nadu people identify themselves as nature’s people. Though they depend on nature for their sustenance and are deeply aware of nature’s bounty invoked through the blessings of deities and ancestors. They too are influenced and carried away by the sweeping winds of Aristocrats, British imperialism, adopting the foreign culture and customs at the cost of serving from the customs and rituals of the community.

Biodiversity is under serious threat as a result of human activities. As estimated 18 million acres of forest land is lost every year. Due in part of logging and other human practices, destroying the ecosystems on which many species depend. It examines the mutual influence of ecology and language and how humans develop their quality of life through their sensitivity to ecology and environment. It discusses Tribal culture, Indigenous practices, Tulu nadu culture , Boota cola, land encroachment issues, which influence the environment in Kantara Movie. Being human every one has his own ethnic cultural practices to abide by and to transmit his free thoughts to the future generations of the society. Culture and indigenous practices must be meticulously preserved and protected.