Mumbai, October 14, 2025: Rishab Shetty’s pan-India film, Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1, is a giant hit. The movie is now making new records at the box office. It is now set to break the record of Vicky Kaushal’s movie Chhaava. If it does, it will become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025.
The period action-drama is a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster, Kantara. It was released in theatres on October 2, 2025. In just 12 days, the Kannada film has earned a huge amount of money.
Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 Strong Show in Theatres
The film has seen massive success. It is doing well not just in Kannada, but also in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. This kind of pan-India success is rare.
As of its 12th day, the domestic collection for Kantara Chapter 1 stands at approximately Rs 451.90 crore (net). The film had a very strong second weekend. It collected nearly Rs 78.75 crore over Saturday and Sunday.
The worldwide collection is also very impressive. Reports suggest the film has grossed a massive Rs 655 crore globally in just 11 days. This is a very big number for any Indian film.
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The Race to the Top Spot
Kantara Chapter 1 has already become the second-highest-grossing Indian film of 2025. It has left behind many other big releases. These include films like Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara and other movies.
However, the top spot is still held by the historical drama, Chhaava. The Vicky Kaushal-starrer film earned a massive lifetime domestic collection. It stands at over Rs 601.54 crore (net) in India. Globally, Chhaava’s total is reported to be around Rs 808 crore.
Rishab Shetty’s film needs to earn more to beat this huge number. Experts say the film is showing a great trend. They are hopeful it can cross Chhaava’s record.
Winning Overseas
Interestingly, Kantara Chapter 1 has already surpassed Chhaava in the overseas market. It has collected around Rs 95.2 crore from international markets in 12 days. Chhaava’s lifetime overseas collection was about Rs 91 crore.
This good performance in foreign countries is a great boost. It can help the movie reach the top global spot for 2025.
Disclaimer: This number is based on current data, movie trends, and occupancy rates, which are collected from our research and multiple trade sources, distributors, News media, and Movie Booking Sites. (Learn more about how we source and verify box office data on our Methodology Page.) We will keep updating this Number regularly.
The Story and Its Appeal
Kantara Chapter 1 is set about a thousand years before the first film. It explores the ancient origins of the Bhoota Kola ritual. The film shows the story of the deity Panjurli and Guliga Daiva.
Rishab Shetty has written, directed, and acted in the film. The movie is getting huge praise for its story, visuals, and powerful acting. The strong word-of-mouth is helping its collection remain stable even on weekdays. The upcoming festive season, including Diwali, is also expected to boost ticket sales.
What Happens Next?
The next few days are crucial for Kantara Chapter 1. Film analysts are watching closely to see if it can keep the momentum. If the film continues its strong run, it will soon become the undisputed highest-grossing Indian film of 2025. This success is a big win for Kannada cinema and Indian regional films. It shows that good content can win the box office, no matter the language.
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