In 2021, when Kantara arrived in theatres, it took the nation by storm. Made on a modest funds of ₹15 crore, the Kannada mythological thriller grossed over ₹400 crore, spawning a prequel, additionally starring and directed by Rishab Shetty. It has been shut to 2 years because the prequel – Kantara Chapter 1- went on the flooring, however it has seen frequent delays. This, coupled with a bunch of accidents confronted by crew members, led to talks of a ‘curse’ on the manufacturing.
On the challenges Kantara Chapter 1 confronted
Talking with Hindustan Occasions, the movie’s producer, Chaluve Gowda, rubbishes these claims and addresses the challenges the movie has confronted. “I wish to make clear no matter misfortune factor occurred, nothing occurred on the set. It was simply because the film was so huge, every part bought related,” he says. “Aside from one hearth incident, which is the one factor that occurred on set, every part else was unconnected.”
In November 2024, a bus carrying crew members of the movie met with an accident close to Kollur in Karnataka, however everybody escaped unharmed. In January 2025, a hearth broke out on the set whereas filming a big struggle sequence, however once more, nobody was critically damage. 4 months later, a crew member of the movie drowned throughout a break within the shoot. In June, Rishab and different solid members had a slender escape after a ship capsized throughout a shoot. Once more, there was no casualty, however cameras and different filming gear are believed to have been misplaced to the water.
Speaking concerning the frequent accidents, Gowda says, “We’re all God-fearing folks. In fact, day-after-day we do puja and strategy the daivas and take their blessings first, earlier than we do something.” He says that earlier than the announcement of the movie, the group had visited coastal Karnataka and sought steering from the deities. “Earlier than the announcement of the Kantara Chapter one, we met the Panjurli and sought the Daiva’s opinion, Panch. Their reply was, ‘You do that; there will likely be a couple of obstacles, however will probably be profitable.’”
Shot on location
Gowda says lots of the obstacles have been due to the unfriendly terrain of coastal Karnataka, the place the movie was shot on location. “It was all inside forests. The crew used to rise up at 4 o’clock, prepare by 4:30 and journey to achieve the spot for a six o’clock schedule. 80% of the film was shot at actual areas. All had been away from the cities, which is so tough. After which, there was surprising climate. Among the motion sequences we shot within the rain, as a result of we didn’t wish to waste time,” he tells us
The filmmaker says he and the group would get annoyed by the delays, however teases that the ultimate product has been well worth the wait. “We will not blame anybody. Typically we was once annoyed as to why it is taken so lengthy. However once we see the output. That’s so good, we’re assured that we aren’t losing time.”
The shoot for Kantara Chapter 1 concluded in July 2025. The movie is at the moment in post-production and is scheduled for a theatrical launch on October 2. Other than Rishab, it additionally stars Jayaram, Rakesh Poojari, and Rukmini Vasanth.