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Rishab Shetty and his crew were reported safe after a boat capsized during the filming of Kantara Chapter 1. Executive producer Adarsh JA clarified no one was on board.
A poster of Rishab Shetty’s Kantara.
Kantara Chapter 1 recently made headlines once again after it was reported that actor-director Rishab Shetty and his crew encountered a harrowing accident while filming. According to reports, the incident occurred inthe Mani reservoir in Karnataka where a boat carrying Rishab and over 30 crew members capsized in the shallow area. The report further mentioned that everyone onboard managed to escape unscathed, with no physical injuries reported.
In the latest update, the makers of Kantara Chapter 1 have now issued a formal clarification saying there was no fatal accident at play on the sets of the film.
Amid the rumours of this boat accident on the sets, the film’s executive producer Adarsh JA set the record straight, saying that the reports were entirely baseless. He explained that the boat in question had toppled inside the Mani Dam reservoir due to strong winds and rain but no one was on board at the time. “No one was on the boat when it tipped over, and no accidents took place,” he confirmed.
Adarsh also claimed that the boat was not being used for a scene, but was merely part of the background set. Since there were no people nearby when it capsized, there were no injuries or damage reported.
Adarsh JA also dismissed the claims that shooting came to a standstill after the boat incident. He clarified that the mishap took place far from the actual filming location and had no impact on the production schedule. In his statement to The New Indian Express, Adarsh assured that filming has been progressing smoothly and that every safety protocol is being followed on set. “But our team members were not around it, and the actual shooting spot was away from that location. Everyone is safe, and shooting continues as planned,” he confirmed.
He also stressed that all official permissions required for shooting water-based scenes had been secured well in advance. Safety gear and precautions are fully in place to protect the cast and crew at all times.
Kantara: Chapter 1 serves as a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster and National Award-winning Kantara. Just like the original, Rishab Shetty is not only leading the cast but also serving as writer and director for the project. The much-anticipated film is all set to hit theatres on October 2, 2025.
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