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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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