The Kannada movie ‘Kantara’ is gathering an ample amount of applause from all corners of the country. Film lovers and critics both have termed it one of the most successful pages of Indian cinema.
The story of the film is based on the old traditions and rituals of Thulu Nadu culture and the most vital part of the film is the folk dance performance, which is known as Buta Kola or Bhuta Kola.
Buta Kola is one of the folk dances performed in Karnataka and this dance form is known for being performed by certain castes in the state and its neighbouring state Kerala.
The word Bhuta means spirit of supernatural power and Kola means a ceremony for powers. It is being followed from ancient times and is still followed in the present day.
In Indus Valley Civilization, Goddesses had been a sign of fertility and Bhuta Kola defines the worship of these goddesses.
The whole of coastal Karnataka is famous for this dance form. Costumes, make-up, music, dance, and dialogues are intricately planned beforehand to create a divine atmosphere.
The main part of Bhuta Kola is the delivery of dialogues. Through their performances, they solve problems and aware people of the village about the upcoming calamities and followers.
Tulu Nadu follows a two-way method of worshiping; one is the worshiping of god and the other is worshiping of the spirit.
The god is worshiped in the temple by priests and followed by followers. While the spirit is associated with villages and they visit from village to village.
The dance form has many variations derived from ancient stories and devoted to spirits like Annappa Panjurli (boar), Mula Mysonday (buffalo), Pili Chamundi (tiger) Mother Goddess, followers of lord Shiva Virabhadra, Guliga Baikadthi Nenjacanya, spirits of real heroes like Koti, Chennayya, Kalkuda Kallutri, Siri Daiva Raja, etc. It is really a pure and different culture of worshiping and offering prayers.
The main aim is to satisfy the spirit. If the spirits are not satisfied then devotees put on these special acts and perform various rituals.
Bhuta Aradhana is still successfully performed by the people of Tulu Nadu. It is also a way of entertaining people. They wear various accessories like bells to add some drama to their performances.
This folk dance is held annually during the Buta Kola ritual festival and is not performed regularly. But through Kantara movie, Rishab Shetty has depicted this old traditional dance form which is mesmerising the audience.
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