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The Hindu
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Boat capsizes during ‘Kantara: Chapter 1' shoot, Rishab Shetty and crew members escape unhurt
A boat capsized in a reservoir during the shooting of Kannada film Kantara: Chapter 1, the prequel to 2022's Kantara, but actor-director Rishab Shetty and 30 crew members escaped unhurt, averting a major mishap, police sources said. The incident allegedly occurred during the filming in the Mani reservoir in the Masti Katte region of Shivamogga district, they added. The accident occurred in a shallow zone of the reservoir, near an area locally known as Melina Koppa, which helped avert a possible tragedy. However, cameras and other filming equipment are believed to have been lost to the water. The losses are yet to be assessed. According to the Thirthahalli police, who visited the spot, people onboard escaped unhurt. Police are investigating. Theatre artist Ramadas Poojary told PTI that making a movie on the spirits of Dakshina Kannada is always risky, as the spirits (Bhootas-Daivas) do not like the commercialisation of any activity connected to them. However, Rishab Shetty, who reveres the spirits, has conducted elaborate poojas to them and was given permission to make the film, says Poojary. A senior crew member who spoke to PTI on the condition of anonymity said some of the crew members panicked when the boat overturned, but since it was in the shallow waters, all of them waded through to safety. "It shows that the spirits have blessed us in some way," the crew member said. This incident marks yet another setback for Kantara: Chapter 1, which is grappling with a series of unfortunate events. In the past month alone, the production team has lost three artists to unrelated incidents, adding to the challenges faced by the film's crew.
NDTV
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Kantara Chapter 1: Boat Capsizes During Shoot. Rishab Shetty, 30 Crew Members Escape Unhurt
New Delhi: During the shooting of Kantara: Chapter 1, a boat carrying actor-director Rishab Shetty and 30 crew members capsized in the Mani reservoir in Shivamogga district. What According to police sources, the incident occurred near Melina Koppa, a shallow area of the reservoir, which helped avert a major mishap. All onboard escaped unhurt. However, filming equipment and cameras are believed to have been lost in the water. The total damage is yet to be assessed. Thirthahalli police visited the site and have begun an investigation into the incident. Background Theatre artist Ramadas Poojary told PTI that making a film on the spirits (Bhootas-Daivas) of Dakshina Kannada carries risks, as such spirits do not favour commercialisation. However, he added that Rishab Shetty had performed proper rituals and received blessings before starting the film. A senior crew member, speaking anonymously to PTI, said some panicked when the boat overturned, but all safely made it to shore due to the shallow depth. "It shows that the spirits have blessed us in some way," the crew member added. This accident adds to the series of setbacks faced by the production. In the past month, three artists associated with the film have passed away in separate incidents. In A Nutshell A boat carrying Rishab Shetty and 30 crew members capsized during the shoot of Kantara: Chapter 1 in Karnataka's Mani reservoir, but all escaped unhurt due to shallow waters. Filming equipment was lost, and police are investigating the incident.
Mint
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Boat capsizes during Kantara-1 shooting, Rishab Shetty, 30 crew members escape unhurt
Shivamogga (Karnataka) June 15 (PTI) A boat capsized in a reservoir during the shooting of Kannada film Kantara: Chapter 1, but actor-director Rishab Shetty and 30 crew members escaped unhurt, averting a major mishap, police sources said. This incident allegedly occurred during the filming in the Mani reservoir in the Masti Katte region of Shivamogga district, they added. The accident occurred in a shallow zone of the reservoir, near an area locally known as Melina Koppa, which helped avert a possible tragedy. However, cameras and other filming equipment are believed to have been lost to the water. The losses are yet to be assessed. According to the Thirthahalli police, who visited the spot, people onboard escaped unhurt. Police are investigating. Theatre artist Ramadas Poojary told PTI that making a movie on the spirits of Dakshina Kannada is always risky, as the spirits (Bhootas-Daivas) do not like the commercialisation of any activity connected to them. However, Rishab Shetty, who reveres the spirits, has conducted elaborate poojas to them and was given permission to make the film, says Poojary. A senior crew member who spoke to PTI on the condition of anonymity said some of the crew members panicked when the boat overturned, but since it was in the shallow waters, all of them waded through to safety. "It shows that the spirits have blessed us in some way," the crew member said. This incident marks yet another setback for Kantara: Chapter 1, which is grappling with a series of unfortunate events. In the past month alone, the production team has lost three artists to unrelated incidents, adding to the challenges faced by the film's crew.
