Months after the date of Rishab Shetty's much-awaited film titled 'Kantara: Chapter 1' was announced, the crew has been accused of forest damage by locals at Heruru village in Karnataka. According to reports, the shoot has allegedly led to an outrage which escalated to an altercation, and one local youth has been hospitalised. 

Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1 in trouble 

According to a report by India Today, the crew of 'Kantara: Chapter 1' is operating in forest areas and using explosives for its shoot. Since the location is home to several wildlife species, locals confronted the film’s team which led to a heated argument. The crew allegedly attacked Harish, a youngster from the area, during the altercation. He was admitted to Crawford Hospital in Sakleshpur to treat his injuries.