Over the past few months, speculation has been rife that the team behind Kantara Chapter 1 has been facing mysterious misfortunes linked to supernatural forces. Folklore and myth often suggest that films depicting divine goddesses, mystical legends, or mythological thrillers can attract hidden energies that create obstacles. For Kantara, some fans have been convinced this is exactly what is happening.
The rumours gained momentum after reports claimed that four people connected to the film had passed away, followed by the recent death of the bull that appeared in the movie. This, combined with sensationalised media coverage, led many to believe that some unseen force was “haunting” the production team.
However, producer Chaluve Gowda has now stepped forward to set the record straight. “There is no truth to these stories. Some of the information circulating is entirely false,” he clarified. While acknowledging that the production has indeed faced challenges and accidents, he stressed that none of them were as sinister as reported.
“There was a fire accident on set, but no one was injured. In another incident during filming in Kollur, Karnataka, some crew members sustained minor injuries but recovered quickly. Last year, a boat capsized during a river shoot — thankfully, everyone was safe, though we lost some cameras and equipment,” Gowda explained.
The team also took spiritual precautions before filming began. “We sought blessings from Panjurli Amma (a deity revered in Tamil Nadu) before the shoot. According to the temple’s divine guidance, we were told that while there would be hurdles, we would complete the film successfully and release it smoothly,” Gowda revealed.
He added that the crew often started work as early as 6 a.m., after waking at 4 a.m., pushing through tight schedules despite criticism over delays. Now, he says, the footage they’ve captured has made all the hardships worthwhile.
The Kantara Chapter 1 team insists that the difficulties they faced were simply part of the natural challenges of filmmaking, not the work of any “dark power.”
