New Delhi, Sunday, October 12, 2025 — Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 has hit a huge milestone. The film crossed the ₹550 crore mark at the worldwide box office on its tenth day.
Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office Milestone
The film opened to massive interest. Audiences came in big numbers across India. Shows were full in many cities and towns.
Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1 India Net Collection – First Weekend
| First Weekend | Net Collection |
|---|---|
| 02 October 2025 – 05 October 2025 | ₹223.75 Crore |
| Total | ₹223.75 Crore |
The second weekend saw an even stronger response. On the second Saturday, collections jumped sharply. This surge helped push the global total past ₹550 crore.
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Universe
Kantara Chapter 1 is the prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara. Rishab Shetty directs and plays the lead role. He has been praised widely for his work both in front of and behind the camera.
The story goes deeper into the myths and history of the land of Kantara. It blends action, folklore, and faith. The scale of the film and its rural setting struck a chord with many viewers.
Kantara Chapter 1 Domestic Collection
The film’s success is a major win for Kannada cinema. Kantara Chapter 1 is now only the second Kannada film to cross the ₹500 crore club.
The first was K.G.F: Chapter 2. Notably, all three big pan-India successes mentioned recently were linked to the same studio house that backed large-scale projects.
Domestically, the movie’s run has been especially strong. After ten days, the Indian net collection is close to ₹400 crore. The film drew audiences in states like Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala, and others. Weekday shows held steady, and weekend spikes gave it long legs at the ticket window.
Kantara Chapter 1 Overseas Collection
Overseas markets also added important numbers. The film performed well in markets such as North America, the Middle East, and Australia. These markets helped swell the worldwide tally and made the film a true pan-India and global success.
| Overseas First Weekend | Gross Collection |
|---|---|
| 02 October 2025 – 05 October 2025 | ₹45.5 Crore |
Overseas markets added ₹80-85 crore in Kantara Chapter 1 Worldwide Collection
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Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1
Analysts and trade observers note that strong word-of-mouth is the main reason behind this run. Viewers praised the film’s storytelling. Many appreciated the rooted cultural themes and the visual grandeur. The music and background score also received a good response from fans.
Many people are returning to theatres to rewatch the spectacle. These repeat viewings are helping the film keep its momentum.
The film’s second-weekend jump was key. Reports say the film saw a big percentage rise in collections on the second Saturday. This showed that families and younger viewers were increasingly going for shows. The surge made industry insiders optimistic about the film’s final lifetime numbers.
With ₹550 crore already in the bag, the film is now being watched closely for what comes next. Our Trade analysis Expert report suggests it could aim for the ₹600 crore mark on Sunday. Fans and the film fraternity are celebrating the milestone. Rishab Shetty’s success is being called a proud moment for Sandalwood.
Beyond numbers, the cultural impact is clear. A regional story, told with local flavour and strong craft, has found audiences across languages. The dubbed versions in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam expanded the reach. The film’s mix of drama, action, and folklore appears to have struck a universal chord.
As Kantara Chapter 1 continues its run, theatres remain busy. For many viewers, the film is not just entertainment. It is an experience of a story that feels both ancient and immediate. Trade and fans will now wait to see how high the final worldwide tally rises. For now, crossing ₹550 crore in ten days is a remarkable achievement.
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