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Shooting of Rishab Shetty starrer Kantara: Chapter 1 has been killed by a tragedy. A junior artist, MF Kapil, drowned during the film’s production program in Kollur, Karnataka. According to The India Today report, the incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, which stopped the progress of the film and put a shadow on the set.
Kapil, a Ular from Kerala, took a break from shooting when he went to swim in the Kolur Supurnica River. Eyewitnesses say he was washed away by a strong stream. The fire department and local authorities quickly started a search operation. Unfortunately, his mortal remains were recovered from the river later that evening.
The police have registered a case at Kallur station. An inquiry continues to determine the exact circumstances that caused the accident.
This incident Kantara: Chapter 1 adds to the increasing list of failures to the team. A few weeks ago, a bus carrying junior artists overturned in Kollur. Fortunately, there was no injury. Earlier, the crew faced serious weather that destroyed an expensive set. He was questioned by forest officials to disrupt the local environment during filming.
Kantara: Chapter 1 is an upcoming period fantasy action film that serves as a prequel for 2022 blockbuster Kantara. The story is set during the Kadamba dynasty of Banwasi. Rish Shetty has taken double duty for the project – he is not only directing, but also writing screenplay.
The film is being produced on a grand scale by Homebell Films. Rishha Shetty is returning to play the lead. This time, he will portray a Naga monk with extraordinary abilities.
The details about the rest of the artists have not been officially declared. However, there are names in the technical team. B. Ajnesh Lokeath is in charge of music and background scores. Arvind S. Kashyap will handle cinematography.
Rish Shetty Kantara: Chapter 1 will be released in Kannada for the first time. The film will also be dubbed in many other languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and English to reach the wider audience. After its dramatic run, the film will be allegedly available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
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