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Kantara Prequel Halted Following Junior Artist's Drowning, AICWA Demands Action

Production of Rishab Shetty's film is suspended as investigations continue into MF Kapil's death, with calls for accountability from industry groups.

The shoot of Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 was halted after the tragic death of the junior artiste.
Kantara Chapter 1 makers have addressed the death of a junior artiste involved in the making of the Rishab Shetty film.
Rishab Shetty, who is directing and starring in Kantara: Chapter 1, has yet to address the junior artiste's death.
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Overview

  • MF Kapil, a junior artist, drowned in the Souparnika River on May 6, 2025, during a lunch break from the Kantara: Chapter 1 shoot.
  • Hombale Films has stated that the incident occurred during Kapil's personal time and not on the film set, disputing on-set claims.
  • The Kollur Police Station has registered a case of unnatural death and is conducting an ongoing investigation into the circumstances of the drowning.
  • The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has called for an impartial inquiry and demanded an FIR against Rishab Shetty and Hombale Films, citing safety concerns.
  • Production of the highly anticipated prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara remains on hold, with the film still slated for release on October 2, 2025.