Hombale Films has officially cancelled the promotional event for “Kantara Chapter 1” that was scheduled to take place in Chennai tomorrow.
The decision comes in light of a recent unfortunate incident, though the production house did not disclose further details.
Taking to social media, the makers shared:
“Due to the recent unfortunate incident, we are cancelling the #KantaraChapter1 promotional event in Chennai tomorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected. Thank you for your understanding, we look forward to meeting our audience in Tamil Nadu at a more appropriate time.”
The cancellation has sparked an outpouring of support from fans, many of whom praised the studio’s sensitivity and respect for the situation.
Due to the recent unfortunate incident, we are cancelling the #KantaraChapter1 promotional event in Chennai tomorrow.
Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected.
Thank you for your understanding, we look forward to meeting our audience in Tamil Nadu at a more appropriate… pic.twitter.com/ROhmiu6glR— Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) September 29, 2025
The film, starring Rishab Shetty, has already generated massive buzz ahead of its October 2 release, with record-breaking trailer views and strong advance bookings across India.
Despite the setback, Hombale Films assured fans that they remain committed to connecting with audiences in Tamil Nadu soon. The team is expected to continue promotional activities in other cities, including Mumbai and Hyderabad, where events have already drawn large crowds.
“Kantara Chapter 1” is a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster “Kantara”, and promises a gripping tale rooted in folklore, faith, and action. The film will release in multiple languages, including Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Bengali, and English.