Mysterious Deaths Proceed On Kantara 2 Units
The crew of the much-awaited movie Kantara: Chapter 1 has been struck by one other tragedy. Comic and mimicry artist Niju Kalabhavan handed away because of a coronary heart assault whereas the movie was being shot in Agumbe, situated in Shivamogga district’s Thirthahalli Taluk, Karnataka. The incident occurred on the night time of June 11.
Niju, a 55-year-old actor from Thrissur, Kerala, had been staying at Mithila Homestay with different crew members through the ongoing shoot. He complained of sudden chest ache late at night time and was rushed to J.C. Hospital in Thirthahalli however died on the best way. That is the third dying in simply over two months from the Kantara: Chapter 1 crew.
Earlier, on Could 6, M.F. Kapil, a junior artist from Kerala, drowned within the Souparnika River close to Kollur whereas taking a break from taking pictures. On Could 12, comic Rakesh Poojary, recognized for his work in Kannada comedy reveals, collapsed and died of a coronary heart assault whereas attending a marriage. These repeated tragedies have shocked the crew and saddened followers of the Kantara franchise.
Kantara: Chapter 1 is the prequel to the blockbuster 2022 Kannada movie Kantara, directed by Rishab Shetty and produced by Hombale Movies. Set towards the backdrop of the Kadamba dynasty, the movie stars Rishab Shetty within the lead and is scheduled for international launch on October 2, 2025. The manufacturing unit has but to subject a proper assertion relating to Niju Kalabhavan’s dying. The dying of Niju Kalabhavan has despatched shockwaves by means of the Kantara Chapter 1 crew. The movie’s teaser and first-look poster had been launched in November 2023, and the complete solid has not been formally introduced but.
