The shooting of the pan-India film 'Kantara: Chapter 1' is going on in Karnataka, but today sad news related to the film has come to light. Many actors in the film have become victims of an accident. It is being told that the bus of the actors returning from the set after shooting overturned. Many junior artists have suffered serious injuries in this accident. Six junior actors of the prequel of 'Kantara' have been injured after a bus overturned in Udupi district. It is significant to note that Rishabh Shetty won the National Film Award 2024 for his fabulous perofmrnace in Kantara. Now its prequel Kantara: Chapter 1 is all set to release in October 2, 2025.
Here's what Kannada police said
According to the police, the minibus carrying the film team overturned near Jadkal on Sunday night. 'The incident happened when they were returning to Kollur after completing the shooting in Mudur of Jadkal. There were 20 junior artists in the minibus,' said the official. After the incident, the injured were taken to hospitals in Jadkal and Kundapur for treatment. Kollur police are investigating the matter. At present, no official statement has been issued by the film-makers. It is expected that the production house will take responsibility for the treatment of these actors.
Deets the film
Let us tell you, 'Kantara' was released in the year 2022. People liked this film very much. Made on a modest budget of 16 crores, this film earned 207 crores. The 2-hour 30-minute film was based on a mythological folk tale. The cinematography, Dhansu's direction and storyline entertained people a lot. The film was directed by Rishab Shetty and he was also the lead hero of the film. It was produced by Hombale Films. This film also received two National Awards. Now its prequel is also going to come. There is a lot of buzz about the film. Fans have been curious since the announcement. 'Kantara: Chapter 1' will be released on October 2, 2025. In this too, Rishabh Shetty is in the lead role.
Input: PTI
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