The Indian film industry has seen a massive box office surprise. Rishab Shetty’s period mythological action drama, Kantara Chapter 1, has achieved a huge milestone. It has sold more tickets on the online platform BookMyShow during its opening week than Shah Rukh Khan’s massive blockbuster, Jawan.
This news came out on Saturday, October 11, 2025, just over a week after the film’s release.
This achievement is very big for the Kannada film industry, often called Sandalwood. It shows that powerful storytelling and regional content have strong power across the nation.
The BookMyShow Ticket Sales War – Kantara vs Jawan
Kantara Chapter 1 is a prequel to the highly successful 2022 movie Kantara. The new film has been creating a huge roar at the box office since its release on October 2, 2025.
According to the latest reports, in its eight-day extended opening week on BookMyShow, Kantara Chapter 1 sold a massive number of tickets. The period folk action thriller sold around 8.20 million tickets (82 lakh tickets).
This number is higher than the opening week ticket sales of two of the biggest releases of 2023. Shah Rukh Khan’s pan-India film Jawan had sold approximately 7.65 million tickets (76.5 lakh tickets). Rajinikanth’s film Jailer also trailed behind, selling about 6.60 million tickets (66 lakh tickets).
These numbers prove the crazy high demand for Rishab Shetty’s film. It clearly shows the film’s wide appeal across different regions and languages.
The Rise of Regional Cinema
This box office success is very important. It highlights how much the audience loves films rooted in Indian folklore and mythology. The first Kantara film also became a national sensation due to its strong cultural roots and breathtaking visuals.
| Kantara Chapter 1 Day Wise Collection | India Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 [02 October 2025] | ₹61.85 Crore |
| Day 2 [03 October 2025] | ₹45.4 Crore |
| Day 3 [04 October 2025] | ₹55 Crore |
| Day 4 [05 October 2025] | ₹63 Crore |
| Day 5 [06 October 2025] | ₹31.5 Crore |
| Day 6 [07 October 2025] | ₹34.25 Crore |
| Day 7 [08 October 2025] | ₹25.25 Crore |
| Day 8 [09 October 2025] | ₹21.15 Crore |
| First Week Total Collection | ₹337.4 Crore |
| Day 9 [10 October 2025] | ₹22.25 Crore |
| Day 10 [11 October 2025] | Click Here↗ |
| Total | Click Here↗ |
Kantara Chapter 1 goes deeper into the origins of the Bhoota Kola ritual. It explores the story that came before the events of the first film. Rishab Shetty is the writer, director, and lead actor of the film. He has done extensive research to bring the story to life. He even went back to the 4th-5th century for historical and cultural accuracy., Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam-speaking regions. The audience is very much attracted to the film’s spectacular cinematography, powerful action sequences, and Shetty’s performance.
Kantara Chapter 1 – A Cinematic Juggernaut
The film’s opening has been historic from day one. On its release day, October 2, 2025, Kantara Chapter 1 had the highest single-day ticket sales on BookMyShow for the year 2025, with 1.28 million tickets sold. This massive start paved the way for its record-breaking first week.
Within just two days, the film had already crossed the ₹100 crore mark in India. In just nine days, it has sailed past the ₹500-crore mark worldwide, and it is still running strong. This shows the film is a true cinematic powerhouse.
While Jawan and Jailer were huge hits, the sheer volume of tickets sold for Kantara Chapter 1 on BookMyShow in the opening week is a new benchmark. It proves that a great story, even if it is from a regional industry, can beat the biggest stars of the country. This movie’s success will surely change how the film business works in India.
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