Saturday, October 4, 2025: Rishab Shetty’s epic prequel, Kantara: Chapter 1, is having a fantastic run at the box office. The film was released on Thursday, October 2, 2025. It came out on the holiday of Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti. Now, all eyes are on the first Sunday collection. The film has already proven to be a massive success.
The movie had a great start right from Day 1. It is already a huge hit across India. Kantara: Chapter 1 has shown strong performance. The film has attracted audiences in all languages. This includes Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. The film is a prequel to the 2022 super hit Kantara. The original movie had become a national sensation.
Kantara Chapter 1 Two-Day Total Crosses ₹100 Crore Mark
Reports from trade experts show the film’s powerful box office grip. The first day’s India net collection was around ₹61.85 crore. This is a very high number. It is one of the biggest openings for an Indian film in 2025. This proves the huge hype for the movie.
The collections did not slow down on Friday, Day 2. The film earned an estimated ₹43.65 crore net in India. This strong collection on a working day is impressive. It shows that the ‘word of mouth’ is very positive. The two-day total collection has crossed the ₹100 crore net mark in India. Specifically, it stands at around ₹105.5 crore. This is a huge achievement for a Kannada film. It has also become the highest-grossing Kannada film of 2025 in just two days.
Kantara Chapter 1 prediction for Sunday is Very High
The film is now heading into its first Sunday. Sunday is always the biggest day for box office collections. The strong trend from Day 1 and Day 2 suggests a huge jump. Trade analysts predict that the Sunday collection will be massive.
The film is likely to see very high occupancy across all major cities. The extended holiday weekend helps greatly. Experts expect that the film’s Sunday collection could be even higher than Day 1. It is predicted to be somewhere in the range of ₹65 crore to ₹75 crore net in India. This would push the film’s four-day total very close to the ₹200 crore net collection mark.
Why the Film is Performing So Well
Kantara: Chapter 1 is directed by Rishab Shetty. He also plays the lead role in the film. The movie explores the ancient history and folklore of coastal Karnataka. The story connects with audiences because it is rooted in Indian culture and spirituality. The film’s grand visuals and strong performance by Shetty have received high praise. Critics and audiences have both loved the film.
The film’s success in the Hindi belt is also a big factor. The Hindi version has collected more than many new Bollywood releases. The movie is competing with other big releases. Still, it is holding its ground very well. The Sunday numbers will set the stage for its performance in the coming week. All eyes are now on the final Sunday collection to see how big this movie becomes.
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