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Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 unit suffers another loss; actor Kalabhavan Niju dies of heart attack
The unit of Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1 has suffered another loss with the death of actor-mimicry artist Kalabhavan Niju. The actor who hails from Kerala died due to a heart attack, as per an OnManorama report. This is the third such death the film's unit has seen since they began shooting. (Also Read: Kantara Chapter 1 postponed? Makers of Rishab Shetty-starrer break silence) The report states that Niju died on Thursday night in Bengaluru, where he was shooting for Kantara: Chapter 1. The 43-year-old complained of chest pain at the homestay arranged for the film's artistes and was rushed to the hospital. Unfortunately, he did not make it. Niju, who was most recently seen in Marco, reportedly auditioned to land the role in Rishab's film. Mimicry artist Kannan Sagar confirmed the death and said he was alerted about it at 10:30 PM on Thursday in a shared WhatsApp group. Unfortunately, this is not the first death the unit of Kantara: Chapter 1 has seen lately. In May this year, Kannada actor-comedian Rakesh Poojary died of a cardiac arrest at a friend's wedding at age 33. Before that, in the same month, a 32-year-old junior artiste called MF Kapil from Kerala was caught in the cross current at Souparnika river and died. In November last year, a minibus carrying 20 junior artistes met with an accident in Mudoor, and they luckily escaped unscathed. Before that, an expensive set designed for Kantara: Chapter 1 was destroyed by heavy rain. Kantara: Chapter 1 is a prequel to Rishab Shetty's 2022 hit Kantara. The film is produced by Hombale Films, which recently made the KGF and Salaar films. Rishab will play the lead role again in the film that is scheduled for release on 2 October this year.
The Hindu
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Kantara 2' suffers yet another loss, mimicry artist Kalabhavan Niju passes away
Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1 suffered yet another loss after the passing away of actor Kalabhavan Niju. The actor, who hails from Kerala, passed away due to a heart attack. According to Onmanorama report, Niju was taken to hospital after he complained of sever chest pain. He succumbed to a heart attack. A popular mimicry artist from Vadanappally in Thrissur, Niju had previously starred in Unni Mukundan's hit Malayalam films Malikappuram (2022) and Marco (2024). The actor was roped in for Kantara 2, the prequel to the 2022 sensational Kannada hit, after auditons. The movie is set to hit the screens on October 2, 2025. With a little over three months remaining for the release of the movie, the prequel has been in the news for the unexpected deaths of the crew members. On May 12, 2025, actor Rakesh Poojary, television personality and comedian, passed away at 34 due to a sudden cardiac arrest in Udupi. Rakesh was best known for winning the Kannada reality show Comedy Khiladigalu Season 3. A Week before Rakesh's death, a crew member from the movie drowned near Udupi, Karnataka. The deceased, 32-year-old MF Kapil from Kottayam, Kerala, was caught in the cross currents when he went to the Souparnika river in Kollur in Udupi. Locals rescued him from the water, but Kapil died later. 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 ALSO READ: 'Kantara: Chapter 1' crew member drowns near Udupi; shoot halted Kantara: Chaper 1 is produced by Hombale Films of KGF and Salaar fame. Arvind Kashyap is the cinematographer while Ajaneesh Loknath is the music director. Rishab will play the lead in the movie. The makers released the first-look teaser of the movie in November, 2023.
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Kantara 2' star Kalabhavan Niju pases away at 43; dies of heart attack amid film shoot
Picture Credit: X 'Kantara 2' team suffered another loss as mimicry artist and actor Kalabhavan Niju, aged 43, tragically passed away on Thursday in Bengaluru, where the film is currently in production. According to an Onmanorama report, Niju had complained of severe chest pain while at the homestay arranged for junior artists. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to a heart attack. Coming from Vadanappally in Thrissur, Niju was a well-known mimicry artist who had an experience of around 25 years in the field. He started doing mimicry two decades ago during a roadshow conducted by Kerala's mimicry artists. His work was appreciated in supporting roles, most notably in the hit film 'Malikappuram', where he shared screen space with Unni Mukundan and also appeared in the action film 'Marco'. Niju had earned his place in the Rishab Shetty starrer 'Kantara 2' through auditions. He is now the third member to pass away during the production of 'Kantara 2'. He is also the second Malayali artist to die while associated with the film. Just weeks ago, popular Kannada actor Rakesh Pujari, known for his role in 'Kantara 1', died of cardiac arrest at the age of 33. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pinga-Pinga e HBP? Tome isso 1x ao dia se tem mais de 40 anos Portal Saúde do Homem Clique aqui Undo On the other hand, a junior artiste M.F. Kapil, who was working on 'Kantara: Chapter 1', drowned in the Souparnika river in Karnataka's Udupi district. The makers later issued a statement, expressing their deep sadness by his untimely passing, however, they clarified that the incident did not occur on the sets of Kantara. They wrote, "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. "
Deccan Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Kerala artist dies in Shivamogga
Niju, a native of Thrissur district in Kerala, was staying in a homestay near Agumbe in Thirthahalli, as the shooting of the film Kantara: Chapter-1 was underway in the same taluk.
