**Kantara: Hombale Films Cancels Chennai Event Following Karur Stampede**
*By Apoorva Rastogi | Sep 30, 2025, 4:35 PM*
Rishab Shetty’s highly anticipated movie, *Kantara: Chapter 1*, is scheduled to hit theaters on Thursday, October 2. To promote the film, a special event was planned in Chennai on Tuesday, September 30. However, Hombale Films has announced the cancellation of the event in light of the recent tragic stampede at actor Vijay’s rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu.
### Cancellation Following Tragic Stampede
The stampede at Vijay’s campaign rally for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in Karur resulted in at least 41 deaths and left around 60 injured. Thousands gathered to see the actor-politician, and chaos erupted as the crowd surged toward the barricades. Many people fainted and were rushed to nearby hospitals.
In response to this tragedy, Hombale Films took to social media to share a statement:
> “In view of the recent unfortunate incident, we have decided to cancel our *Kantara: Chapter 1* promotional event scheduled in Chennai tomorrow. We believe this is a time for reflection and solidarity with those affected. Our deepest condolences and prayers are with the families impacted.”
### Vijay’s Response and Support
Actor Vijay expressed his condolences for the victims and announced financial aid for the affected families—₹20 lakh for the families of the deceased and ₹2 lakh for the injured. His heartfelt message included thoughts and prayers for those impacted by the calamity.
### About *Kantara: Chapter 1*
Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, *Kantara: Chapter 1* serves as a prequel to the 2022 hit film *Kantara*. The new chapter delves deeper into mythological traditions and the ancestral conflicts introduced in the first film. Alongside Shetty, the movie stars Gulshan Devaiah and Rukmini Vasanth in lead roles.
The film is set to release alongside *Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari*, featuring prominent actors Varun Dhawan, Sanya Malhotra, Janhvi Kapoor, and Rohit Saraf, marking a competitive weekend at the box office.
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