Director and star Rishab Shetty is celebrating another big success with Kantara Chapter 1. The prequel to his 2022 hit Kantara has taken the box office by storm. After completing a full week in theatres, the film is close to crossing Rs 500 crore worldwide. This makes it one of the biggest pan-India hits in recent times.
Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office Collection Day 8
From the start, Kantara Chapter 1 was made as a pan-India film, and it has exceeded expectations. Interestingly, the Hindi-dubbed version has earned more than the original Kannada release. This shows the growing reach of regional films across the country.
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 20 crore on day 8, its lowest single-day collection so far. Still, the film continues to perform in double digits and shows no signs of slowing down. With this momentum, it is expected to pass Rs 350 crore domestically today, with the current India total at Rs 335 crore. Over Rs 100 crore of this comes from the Hindi version alone.
Kantara Chapter 1 India Box Office
| Day | India Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 [1st Thursday] | Rs 61.85 cr |
| Day 2 [1st Friday] | Rs 45.40 cr |
| Day 3 [1st Saturday] | Rs 55.00 cr |
| Day 4 [1st Sunday] | Rs 63.00 cr |
| Day 5 [1st Monday] | Rs 31.50 cr |
| Day 6 [1st Tuesday] | Rs 34.25 cr |
| Day 7 [1st Wednesday] | Rs 25.25 cr |
| Day 8 [1st Thursday] | Rs 20.50 cr |
| Total | Rs 334.94 cr nett |
Kantara Chapter 1 has already crossed the lifetime earnings of KGF and the original Kantara. With the weekend growth, it is now eyeing Rs 400 crore domestically. The increase in viewers is similar to what Baahubali 2: The Conclusion saw, which became a big hit in Hindi-speaking regions after the first film’s word-of-mouth success.
Rishab Shetty Starrer Set To Cross Rs 500 Cr Worldwide
Globally, the film has made over Rs 470 crore and is expected to cross the Rs 500 crore mark soon. To enter the list of the top 25 Indian films worldwide, it needs about Rs 80 crore more, which seems possible this weekend. Reaching this milestone will make it an all-time blockbuster. For context, Hindi films like Saiyaara earned Rs 570 crore worldwide earlier this year, while Chhaava collected over Rs 800 crore. Among Kannada films, KGF: Chapter 2 remains the biggest hit, grossing over Rs 1200 crore globally.
The success of Kantara Chapter 1 shows how Kannada cinema is growing across India. Rishab Shetty has proven that regional films can achieve national and international success. Meanwhile, KGF star Yash is preparing for his next film Toxic, which is expected to be another pan-India hit. With such momentum, the Kantara franchise is likely to continue growing, building on the success of the first film.
