The shoot of Kantara Chapter 1, the much-anticipated prequel to Rishab Shetty’s 2022 hit Kantara, has suffered a tragic setback.
On May 6, a 33-year-old junior artiste, MF Kapil from Kerala, drowned in the Souparnika River near Kollur during a break in filming.
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The incident took place around 3:45 pm while the crew was on lunch. Kapil had gone for a swim but got caught in a strong current and was swept away.
Rescue teams from the fire department and local authorities searched the area and recovered his body later that evening.
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Kapil was from Moosarithara, Vaikom in Kerala. His body was sent to the Kundapura Government Hospital. A police case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing. The film’s production team has not yet released an official statement.
This is not the first issue the production has faced. Last November, a minibus carrying 20 junior artistes overturned in Mudoor, Jadkal, leaving several injured. Earlier, a costly film set was damaged due to unexpected heavy rains and storms.
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In January, the crew faced criticism and legal trouble after reportedly assaulting villagers who questioned their use of explosives in a forest area.
The forest department also began investigating the team for disturbing the local habitat in Sakleshpur without proper clearance.
People on social media believe that this most awaited sequel might be jinxed.
The film is in its final shooting phase and is scheduled for release on October 2, 2025. After this tragedy, the focus has shifted to ensuring safety and accountability on set.
