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Tragedy strikes Kantara: Chapter 1 set in Kollur, Karnataka.
By Aniket Chakraborty
May 8, 2025
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Crew member M.F. Kapil, 32, allegedly drowns in Souparnika river.
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Kapil, a native of Kerala's Kottayam, went missing after lunch break.
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Locals rescued him but he died despite efforts, say police reports.
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Autopsy conducted in presence of Kapil’s family members on May 7.
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Kollur police register case, investigation into drowning underway.
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Kantara crew previously faced bus accident, weather damage, scrutiny.
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Forest Minister warns of revoking crew’s permission if rules violated.
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Despite setbacks, Kantara: Chapter 1 team sticks to October 2, 2025 release.
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Kantara: Chapter 1, a pan-India prequel, stars Rishab Shetty, Jayaram, Kishore.
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