Rishab Shetty begins last schedule of Kantara 2 after death of junior artiste

India Today

08-05-2025

Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter 1', one of the highly-anticipated Indian films of the year, has faced several setbacks during production, including the recent drowning of a junior artiste on the sets of the film. Despite these hurdles, the makers have entered the final leg of production, starting the shoot for the final schedule on May 7.The final schedule is being shot at a location about 20 kms from Kundapur, Karnataka. Produced by Hombale Films and directed by Rishab Shetty himself, the makers have left no stone unturned to try and make the 'Kantara' prequel an experience to remember. They have also announced that the film's theatrical release will not be delayed, and have firmly established that it will arrive in theatres on October 2, 2025. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kantara (@kantarafilm)advertisementJust a couple of days ago, MF Kapil, an aspiring talent from Kerala, drowned in the Kollur Souparnika River when he went for a swim during a break from work on the sets of the film. Local authorities, along with the fire department, launched an immediate search and rescue operation. Sadly, Kapil's body was recovered from the river later that evening.
The team had to endure several hurdles during filming. Earlier, a bus transporting junior artistes overturned in Kollur. However, no injuries were reported. Additionally, a massive set constructed at high cost was destroyed due to unexpected wind and rain. The crew also came under scrutiny from the forest department for allegedly disturbing the natural habitat during filming.For 'Kantara: Chapter 1', the makers have mounted an ambitious war sequence on a massive scale, roping in both national and international specialists to choreograph the action. Over 500 trained fighters were hired to execute a combat sequence designed to compete with the best in global cinema. The power-packed stretch featured a staggering 3,000 people on set, making it one of the largest war sequences ever attempted in Indian cinema. Actor-director Rishab Shetty reportedly underwent three months of intense training to prepare for the sequence, mastering horse riding, Kalaripayattu and sword fighting to bring authenticity to his role.'Kantara: Chapter 1' is a big-budget prequel to the original 2022 blockbuster, 'Kantara'. The film is set during the reign of the Kadambas of Banavasi and features Rishab Shetty, Jayaram, Kishore and Jayasurya, among others.Must Watch