Kantara 2 lands in recent bother, Rishab Shetty movie accused of damaging forests with explosives, harassing locals
Jan 20, 2025 07:39 PM IST
Rishab Shetty’s upcoming movie, Kantara Chapter 1, has stirred up controversy after a number of locals complained that the crew has triggered injury to forests.
Rishab Shetty’s prequel to Kantara is among the most anticipated movies of subsequent 12 months. The actor is presently filming Kantara: Chapter 1 within the forest space of Gavigudda, Karnataka. Nonetheless, the crew has now landed in recent bother. As per a report by India At the moment, the locals have accused the crew for ‘inflicting injury’ to the forests. (Additionally learn: Kantara Chapter 1 launch date: Rishab Shetty’s prequel shall be out subsequent 12 months on Gandhi Jayanti)
The allegations
The report states that former Zilla Panchayat member Sanna Swamy has made the allegations that the filming course of has harmed animals and birds. “Farmers are already scuffling with wild elephant assaults. Regardless of the Supreme Court docket’s directive to guard forests, officers have been negligent. Rapid motion have to be taken to stop additional injury,” he stated.
Furthermore, the tensions erose on set when some locals confronted the crew of the movie who have been capturing on the spot. This led to an altercation wherein a teenager from the world was left injured. He was then admitted to Crawford Hospital in Sakleshpur. A case has additionally been registered on the Yesalur Police Station as per the report.
The makers, in addition to Rishab, are but to handle the allegations formally.
Extra particulars
Kantara, which Rishab each directed and acted in, noticed him in a twin position as Shiva and his father, a Daiva Kola performer. The makers introduced the discharge date of the prequel final 12 months in November. Kantara: Chapter 1 will launch worldwide on October 2, 2025.
The teaser of the prequel was additionally shared in November. At the start of the teaser, Rishab asks the viewers if they will see the ‘mild’ that helps them look each into the ‘previous and the long run.’ His character Shiva could be seen wanting up on the moon earlier than he’s launched in a very totally different avatar.
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