The tragic death of junior artist MF Kapil, who was involved in the filming of Kantara: Chapter 1, has deeply saddened both the film’s crew and fans. On May 6, 2025, Kapil, a young actor from Kerala, tragically drowned in the Souparnika River near Kollur, Karnataka. He had gone to the river to bathe after lunch when the strong currents swept him away. Local authorities and the forest department launched a search operation, and Kapil’s body was recovered later that evening.
Hombale Films Clarifies MF Kapil’s Death
Following this incident, there was some confusion regarding whether the event had occurred during the filming of Kantara. In response, Hombale Films, the production company behind the film, issued a clarification. The company expressed their condolences and explained that the incident did not happen on the sets of Kantara. They emphasized that no filming was scheduled on the day of the tragedy, and the incident occurred during Kapil’s personal time, unrelated to any film activities.
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This unfortunate event has cast a shadow over what was supposed to be a smooth production for one of Kannada cinema’s most-awaited films. The team of Kantara has faced previous challenges, including a bus accident involving junior artists in November 2024 and an environmental issue related to filming in January 2025. Despite these difficulties, Hombale Films assured fans that the movie’s release, scheduled for October 2, 2025, would go ahead as planned.
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The loss of MF Kapil has left a deep emotional impact on everyone associated with the film. Tributes have poured in from fans, colleagues, and industry members, with condolences extended to his family during this difficult time. His untimely passing has added a sense of sorrow to the ongoing production of Kantara: Chapter 1.
