Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 production house, Hombale Films, has released a statement regarding the death of junior artist M.F. Kapil. The filmmakers claim Kapil died during a personal outing, not on set. They urge the public to refrain from spreading misinformation.
Debunking Rumors
Hombale Films issued a detailed statement denying that Kapil’s death occurred on the Kantara set. They clarified that no shooting was scheduled that day and the incident happened during Kapil’s private activity, unrelated to any film-related work. The production house expressed condolences to Kapil’s family and requested that people avoid spreading rumors about the film or its crew.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of M.F. Kapil, may they find strength and peace in this difficult time.
ಎಂ.ಎಫ್. ಕಪಿಲ್ ಅವರ ಅಗಲಿಕೆಯಿಂದ ನಮಗೆ ತೀವ್ರ ದುಃಖವಾಗಿದೆ. ಅವರ ಕುಟುಂಬಕ್ಕೆ ನಮ್ಮ ಸಂತಾಪಗಳು…🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/mG6JPLVC6m
— Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) May 8, 2025
Facts About the Incident
Kapil died on May 6 while swimming in a river near Kollur, Karnataka. Initial reports falsely claimed he died on the Kantara set during a break in filming. This misinformation led to criticism of the filmmakers and calls for legal action. Hombale Films has now provided an official statement to clarify the circumstances surrounding Kapil’s death.