Kantara: Chapter 1, the highly anticipated prequel to Rishab Shetty’s blockbuster Kantara, has surpassed all expectations. The film is scripting new records at the box office with each passing day. According to early estimates from trade sources, the film has grossed just over Rs 650 crore worldwide, further cementing its position as one of the biggest Indian hits of 2025.

Magical second Monday

Many thought Kantara: Chapter 1 would slow down on its second Monday, but it turns out the film continues its magnificent run at the box office. The film minted an impressive Rs 13.5 crore net in India, bringing its domestic total to Rs 451.90 crore. Breaking down the language-wise earnings, the Kannada and Hindi versions each brought in Rs 4.75 crore, while the Tamil version collected Rs 1.5 crore. The Telugu and Malayalam versions followed with Rs 1.35 crore and Rs 1.15 crore, respectively, on Monday. The lack of no other major film is working big time in Kantara: Chapter 1’s favour. Still, the staggering numbers have shocked the distributors and exhibitors.

Film continues to show box office supremacy

The film’s worldwide gross currently stands at Rs 652 crore, and with overseas markets performing steadily, trade experts believe the final number could surpass Rs 700 crore in the coming days. Rishab Shetty is leaving nothing to chance and is still aggressively promoting the film.

Directed and headlined by Rishab Shetty, Kantara: Chapter 1 delves deeper into the mystical folklore and spiritual themes that made the original film a phenomenon. The larger scale, intense performances, and immersive storytelling have resonated with audiences across languages. Even with the post-festival slowdown, the film continues to dominate multiplexes and single screens alike. With positive word of mouth and solid occupancy rates in key regions, the film is expected to maintain its strong hold at the box office till Diwali festival week.

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