This movie has been plagued with obstacles from the start!

'Kantara' is one of the films that rocked the Indian box office. The film was a sensational success, grossing over Rs 300 crore at the box office at the time of its release. Directed by Rishabh Shetty, he played the lead role in this film. After this success, Rishabh Shetty announced the film 'Kantara: Chapter 1' as a prequel to 'Kantara'.

While the film is preparing for release on October 2, 2025.. it has been facing many obstacles since the beginning. Recently, another tragic incident has taken place regarding this film. Talented actor M.F. Kapil from Kerala drowned in the Souparnika river and died.

Recently.. while he went for a swim in the river during his lunch break, he was swept away by a sudden current. Although the local police and fire brigade personnel immediately started rescue operations, they could not save Kapil. This became a serious blow to the shooting unit.

The shooting of this film has faced controversies before. The shooting was stopped due to objections from local tribals and criticism of damage to the environment. Last year, a bus carrying junior artists met with an accident, injuring many. The shooting was also stopped at that time.

In these circumstances, the production of 'Kantara: Chapter 1' continues amidst challenges. The interest among the audience in this highly anticipated film remains intact. However, a series of controversies is troubling the film team.