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Rishabh Shetty’s film ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ is being repeatedly delayed in shooting. 2 people associated with the film have died, due to which people feel that it will not come in 2025. Meanwhile, the film’s team has their response …Read more

Highlights
- Kantara’s junior artist MF Kapil drowned
- Actor Rakesh Pujari dies due to heart attack
- Kantara was posted after both incidents
New Delhi: Rishabh Shetty’s most awaited film ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ is a 2022 blockbuster prequel. But on the day the shooting of this film, untoward incidents are happening. Recently, there was an accident with the 2 star cast of the film and 2 people of the team have been killed. Due to this, the film had to be postponed. The film is making headlines due to repeated obstacles during its shooting. And now such reports are going on on social media that the film cannot be released in theaters on October 2, 2025.
Amidst speculation about the possible delay, the production team has confirmed that the film is on progress. The manufacturers directly addressed the rumors through their official X (East Twitter) handle on Thursday (22 May), saying, ‘We are on the right path, and everything is moving forward according to planning. #Kantarachapter 1 will be released in theaters around the world on 2 October 2025. Trust us, this wait will be worth. We appeal to all to avoid speculation and avoid sharing wrong updates.
Kantara 2 made headlines after the first junior artist MF Kapil drowned, who died. However, no shooting was going on at the time of the incident, but Kapil had come out to roam the river free from work, then a strong current came and drowned them. The statement made by the film’s team said, “There was no shooting on that day, and the unfortunate incident took place during his personal event, which was out of work related to any film.”
Significantly, earlier, a vehicle carrying junior artists was overturned on the set. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. But at the age of 34, actor Rakesh Pujari died again due to a heart attack. The team and fan are shocked by his sudden demise. Actor -turned -director Rishabh Shetty expressed his grief through a soulful message on his X (East Twitter) account. ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ also stars Jairam, Kishore, Jayasuriya and Jishu Sengupta with Rishabh.
I am associated with the Entertainment Team (Regional Cinema) in Mohini Giri News18 Hindi. Earlier, I have worked in institutions like Navbharat Times, Jansatta, magazine. I have many areas in my more than 7 years …Read more
I am associated with the Entertainment Team (Regional Cinema) in Mohini Giri News18 Hindi. Earlier, I have worked in institutions like Navbharat Times, Jansatta, magazine. I have many areas in my more than 7 years … Read more