Kuntala Waterfall, Waterfall in Neredigonda, Telangana, India

Kuntala Waterfall lies on the Kadam River in the Neradigonda mandal of Adilabad district, Telangana, about 60 km from Adilabad town and 12 km from the Neradigonda mandal centre. The river drops 150 feet (45 metres) in two steps, and after peak rains the flow divides into two adjacent falls. The lower part of the rock is flat, smooth and slippery, and the pools below are deep.

The waterfall takes its name from Shakuntala, a character in Sanskrit literature who married King Dushyanta, reflecting centuries of storytelling tradition in the region. Between 2000 and 2006, accidents caused by powerful whirlpools and currents prompted the installation of safety barriers around the viewing area.

Local belief links the name to Shakuntala, wife of King Dushyanta, who is said to have bathed here; "Kuntala" is a contraction of her name. In Gondi and Telugu, kunta means pond and kuntalu several ponds, referring to the pools feeding the Kadam River. During Shivaratri, a two-day Somanana Jatara is held at the natural rock caves where Shiva lingams are installed.

The area around the cascade has uneven rock surfaces that become slippery after rain, so solid footwear and careful footing are advisable. The best months to visit are between July and October when the Kaddem carries the most water and the surrounding forest appears greenest.

The pool at the base is deep enough that whirlpools once posed a danger to swimmers until barriers and warning signs were installed. Even today, bathing remains discouraged due to unpredictable undercurrents that form when water levels rise.