11 October 2025 — Kantara Chapter 1 box office
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 crossed the ₹500 crore mark worldwide on 10 October 2025. The news came during the film’s second weekend run. Fans took to social media to celebrate.
The film was released on 2 October 2025. It opened in many languages. The makers had pushed wide releases in Hindi, Kannada and other versions. The picture found a strong audience response from day one.
Kantara Chapter 1 box office
In India alone, the film has crossed the ₹350 crore mark within the first nine days. Trade reports said the film earned about ₹335–350 crore net in India in that span. On gross terms, some reports gave higher numbers for the Indian run. The strong domestic hold helped the global tally move past ₹500 crore quickly.
Overseas markets also added decent collections. The film’s folk action and visual scale drew viewers in many countries. Together with the Indian numbers, the overseas intake pushed the worldwide total beyond ₹500 crore.
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Experts said the film’s fast climb was unusual for a regional-language prequel. Kantara: Chapter 1 is a follow-up to the 2022 hit Kantara. The original was already a big success. This new film matched that energy and, in some markets, even surpassed expectations. The prequel’s strong word-of-mouth helped occupancy stay high.
The film’s first week numbers were driven by a large opening. Reports put the opening day and opening weekend as among the biggest for Kannada cinema in recent years. The makers also released a pan-India marketing push. This helped non-Kannada audiences try the film.
Trade analysts say this broadened appeal played a key role in reaching the ₹500 crore mark.
Kantara Chapter 1
Kantara Chapter 1 also beat the lifetime totals of some older big Hindi films. Reports compared its run with titles like Coolie and War, saying Kantara’s worldwide tally has now surpassed them. Industry trackers noted that the film’s week-one momentum made these comparisons possible.
Critics and viewers praised the film’s visuals, action, and local flavour. Many reviews said the film mixes folklore and bravado well. This blend appealed to both rural and urban audiences. The makers also got applause for performances and production design. Such praise kept people talking and returning to theatres.
Our Trade Expert reported some daily swings in collections. The movie saw strong weekdays too, not just the weekend boom. That steady run is uncommon and valuable for any film. It means ticket sales stayed consistent across regions. This steadiness helped the cumulative worldwide figure climb quickly.
Hombale Films, the studio backing the film, released a short note thanking audiences. They called the film’s success a “win for Kannada cinema” and for team efforts across departments. Fans and celebrities congratulated the cast and crew on social media. The celebratory posts trended for hours after the milestone was announced.
What happens next is of interest to many. Analysts will watch whether the film can sustain momentum. Some say it may challenge records set by past pan-India hits. Others feel the long run will depend on word-of-mouth and new releases in the coming weeks.
For now, crossing ₹500 crore worldwide is a major achievement. It marks a high point for the film and for Rishab Shetty as a filmmaker.
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