‘Kantara Chapter 1’ Smashes Records: Rishab Shetty’s Film Crosses ₹100 Cr Overseas

Summary: Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 has become a global blockbuster, crossing ₹100 crore in the overseas market. The period action drama, directed, written, and acted by Shetty, is now only the second Kannada film after K.G.F: Chapter 2 to reach this milestone.

Bengaluru: October 16, 2025

Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ Makes History Overseas

Rishab Shetty’s latest film, “Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1,” is a big hit. The movie has crossed a huge milestone outside India. It has earned more than ₹100 Crore at the overseas box office. This is a very important moment for Kannada cinema.

The movie is a prequel to the hit film “Kantara” from 2022. It tells the story before the first movie. It has shown amazing power at the box office. Fans all over the world are loving the story. The film has become a global success story from India.

Joining the Elite Club

This achievement puts “Kantara Chapter 1” in a special group of films. It is now only the second Kannada movie ever to cross the ₹100 Crore mark overseas. The first was “K.G.F: Chapter 2,” starring Yash.

This clearly shows that the story has touched people everywhere. The movie’s success proves that Indian films can do very well abroad. Good stories do not need a language barrier.

Kantara Chapter 1 Worldwide Collection is Massive

The film’s success is not limited to just the overseas market. Its total collection worldwide is even bigger. The movie has already crossed the massive ₹650 Crore mark globally. This includes all the money earned in India and outside.

This makes “Kantara Chapter 1” one of the biggest Indian films of the year 2025. It is a huge win for the Kannada film industry. The original Kannada version, and its dubbed versions in other languages, have all done well.

Kantara Chapter 1 – A Hit in India Too

The movie is also a huge hit right here in India. It has been running for many days in theatres. The domestic box office collection is very strong. It has crossed ₹475 Crore nett in India alone.

The film is making records in its home state, Karnataka. It has become the highest-grossing film in the state. This shows how much local audiences love the film. The Hindi-dubbed version has also brought in a large amount of money. People from all over India are watching and enjoying it.

Why The Movie is a Big Success

Rishab Shetty is the star, writer, and director of “Kantara Chapter 1.” The film is a period action drama. It goes back in time to show the beginnings of the “Kantara” story. It talks about local traditions and the belief in nature’s gods.

People are praising the film’s strong story and powerful acting. The visual look of the film is also very impressive. The production house, Hombale Films, has done a great job. They have successfully taken a local Indian story to a worldwide stage.

What This Means for Indian Cinema

The success of “Kantara Chapter 1” is very important for Indian cinema. It shows that movies that are rooted in local culture can have a global reach. It gives confidence to filmmakers to tell unique, regional stories.

This movie, along with other big hits from South India, is changing things. It is making Indian films popular all over the world. Fans are now eagerly waiting to see what Rishab Shetty and Hombale Films plan next. For now, the ‘Divine Blockbuster’ continues its record-breaking run.