Various reports have revealed that the shooting of Rishabh Shetty’s film Kantara: Chapter 1 was halted after a bus accident near the sets. However, a fresh statement shared by the film’s team on Monday, November 25, noted that the film’s shooting is continuing as per schedule, and no crew members were injured in the bus accident.

In the statement, a source close to the production confirmed that the shooting began at 6 am on Monday and the accident occurred 20 km from the shooting site. It further mentioned that the vehicle which met with the accident was a local bus and only a few members of the Kantara team were present inside.

“The ongoing news is completely false. The Kantara: Chapter 1 team started shooting at 6 am today, and everything is going on normally. A minor accident occurred 20 kilometers away from the shooting site, in which some members were injured. A local bus was involved, the statement said. However, no injuries were reported.

Viral reports suggest that six of the film’s crew and supporting cast were injured in the bus accident. He was reportedly taken to Jadkal Mahalaxmi Clinic for immediate medical attention. Reports say the accident occurred when the cast members were returning to Kollur after shooting in Mudur, Karnataka.

a report in news18 Said that the bus was carrying around 20 junior artistes, six of whom were found seriously injured in the accident.

Meanwhile, Kantara: Chapter 1, written and directed by Rishabh Shetty, is expected to release worldwide on October 2, 2025. The film is a prequel to Shetty’s 2022 blockbuster mythological action film.