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Mint
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Kantara 2 being postponed? Amid rumours, Rishab Shetty's team says ‘trust us, it'll be worth the wait…'
Rishab Shetty's upcoming Kantara Chapter 1, the prequel to Kantara is among the much-awaited films of 2025. While the film shoot is currently underway, several tragic events have impacted the making of the film. Amid this, rumours of the Kantara Chapter's release being postponed have surfaced online. The official account of Kantara Chapter 1 took to their X account (formerly Twitter) to clarify the release date. Taking to their handle on Thursday, Rishab Shetty's team wrote in a post, 'We're right on track, and everything is progressing as planned. #KantaraChapter1 will release in theatres worldwide on October 2, 2025. Trust us, it'll be worth the wait. We kindly urge everyone to avoid speculation and refrain from sharing unverified updates.' Earlier this month, Kantara 2 made news when a junior artiste who worked on the film, died by drowning. The deceased reportedly drowned in the Souparnika river near Kollur in Kundapur taluk of Udupi district during a lunch break, said police. As per the authorities, the artiste had entered the river for a swim when strong currents pulled him away. While a search and rescue operation was launched by the fire department and local authorities, his body was recovered later at night. The incident reportedly resulted in a temporary halt in the film shoot. Later, the makers released a public statement on the incident. Taking to X, they mentioned in a note, "We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of junior artist M.F. Kapil. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and to his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. In view of the recent discussions, we would like to respectfully clarify that the incident did not occur on the sets of Kantara. No filming was scheduled on that day, and the unfortunate event would have occurred during his personal engagement outside the scope of any film related activity. We sincerely request the everyone drawing unverified associations with the film or its crew." "We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of M.F. Kapil, may they find strength and peace in this difficult time,' their post also read. Apart from this, actor Rakesh Poojary also died of a heart attack at 34. Apart from Rishab, Kantara Chapter 1 also stars Jayaram, Kishore, Jayasurya and Jisshu Sengupta.
News18
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Kantara 2 Makers Clarify Junior Artist's Death Was Not On Set, Slam False Reports
Last Updated: Kantara 2 team clarifies junior artist MF Kapil's death didn't happen on set, urges public to stop false links. AICWA demands FIR, cites cover-up fears. The makers of Kantara: Chapter 1, the much-awaited prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, have broken their silence after the tragic death of junior artist MF Kapil. The 33-year-old, reportedly part of the film's crew, drowned while swimming in a river near Kollur, Karnataka, on May 6. Soon after news of his death broke, speculation arose linking the incident to the film's shoot. In response, production house Hombale Films released an official statement on X (formerly Twitter), clarifying that no filming was taking place that day and the incident had no connection with the movie set. 'We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of junior artist M.F. Kapil. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time," the statement read. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of M.F. Kapil, may they find strength and peace in this difficult time. ಎಂ.ಎಫ್. ಕಪಿಲ್ ಅವರ ಅಗಲಿಕೆಯಿಂದ ನಮಗೆ ತೀವ್ರ ದುಃಖವಾಗಿದೆ. ಅವರ ಕುಟುಂಬಕ್ಕೆ ನಮ್ಮ ಸಂತಾಪಗಳು…🙏🏼 — Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) May 8, 2025 It further noted, 'In light of recent discussions, we would like to respectfully clarify that the incident did not occur on the sets of Kantara. No filming was scheduled on that day, and the unfortunate event took place during his personal engagement, outside the scope of any film-related activity. We sincerely request everyone to refrain from drawing unverified associations with the film or its crew." Alongside the statement, the production house added, 'We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of M.F. Kapil, may they find strength and peace in this difficult time." However, the All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has taken a strong stand on the matter. In a public statement, AICWA demanded legal action against actor-director Rishab Shetty and the producers of the film. The association also questioned the transparency surrounding the incident. 'AICWA expresses deep sorrow over the tragic demise of junior artist MF Kapil… who lost his life on May 6, 2025, around 3:45 PM near Souparnika River, close to Kollur, Karnataka, during the shooting of the film Kantara 2 (Chapter 1)," the statement read. AICWA further alleged, 'Whenever a worker loses their life on a film set, the actual cause is often concealed, and any worker attempting to reveal the truth is threatened. This practice… must end." Directed by Rishab Shetty, Kantara: Chapter 1 is slated for release on October 2, 2025. The original film received widespread acclaim and was a major box-office success. First Published:
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kantara 2 makers say death of junior artist did not occur on sets of Rishab Shetty film, offer condolences to his family
The makers of Rishab Shetty-starrer Kantara: Chapter 1 had addressed the tragic incident where a 33-year old junior artiste named MF Kapil died by drowning while swimming in the river during the shoot of the film. In a public statement, the makers clarified that the incident did not happen on the set of the film and no filming took place on that day. (Also read: AICWA demands FIR against Rishab Shetty, calls for investigation after death of junior artiste on Kantara 2 set) The official statement that was shared by the makers Hombale Films, read, 'We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of junior artist M.F. Kapil. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and to his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. In view of the recent discussions, we would like to respectfully clarify that the incident did not occur on the sets of Kantara. No filming was scheduled on that day, and the unfortunate event would have occurred during his personal engagement outside the scope of any film related activity. We sincerely request the everyone drawing unverified associations with the film or its crew." 'We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of M.F. Kapil, may they find strength and peace in this difficult time,' read the caption of their post on X. On Thursday, All India Cine Workers Association strongly reacted to the loss of the junior artist and demanded an FIR against Rishab Shetty and the production house. In a public statement, AICWA demanded immediate action on the matter. The statement read, 'AICWA firmly believes that whenever a worker loses their life on a film set, the actual cause is often concealed, and any worker attempting to reveal the truth is threatened. This practice of covering up the reality behind such tragic incidents must end.' Kantara: Chapter 1 is a prequel to his 2022 hit Kantara. It is slated for release on October 2 this year.
