Fact Check: Is Rishab Shetty starrer Kantara Chapter 1 postponed?

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Trigger: This article contains a mention of death.

There’s a question about whether the movie “Kantara: Chapter 1,” starring Rishab Shetty, has been delayed from its initial release date. Is this speculation founded on fact?

As your trusted guide in all things lifestyle-related, let me clarify that the release of this much-anticipated film is indeed set for October 2, 2025, as announced by its creators on numerous occasions. Rest assured, the big screen event you’ve been waiting for is still on track!

For some time now, Kantara: Chapter 1 has been dominating the news headlines, particularly following two tragic occurrences. Initially, a junior artist named MF Kapil passed away while swimming in a river during filming and subsequently drowned. Yet, the production team later clarified that the actor did not meet his end on a shooting day, expressing their sympathies.

In the wake of just a few days since the passing of a junior artist, fellow film actor Rakesh Poojary, who emerged victorious in Season 3 of Comedy Kiladigalu, succumbed to a heart attack. His family clarified that he experienced a sudden cardiac arrest during a henna ceremony and was pronounced dead soon afterward.

As a devoted admirer, I echo the sorrow felt by the creators upon the untimely passing of the 33-year-old actor. Notably, Rishab Shetty, the film’s multitalented director and actor, expressed his condolences through his social media platform.

Heading to the film “Kantara: Chapter 1,” which stars Rishab Shetty in the main role and serves as a prequel to his 2022 hit movie “Kantara, you’ll find an intriguing storyline. In this installment, we follow the character of Kaadubettu Shiva, a skilled Kambala competitor who faces off against a dedicated forest officer with a strong sense of justice.

As events progress, it becomes clear to Shiva who his true adversary is, leading him to investigate the mystery surrounding his father’s disappearance as a Daiva Kola performer. He also delves into the hidden truths behind the legends of Guliga Daiva and Panjurli Daiva.

The upcoming prequel movie is anticipated to delve further into the backstory of the film and provide a more comprehensive look at its mythology. Notably, Rishab Shetty will reprise his role as the lead actor and director, but the remaining cast members are still undecided.

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2025-05-22 15:52