Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 is taking the box office by storm. The Kannada action drama has crossed Rs 300 crore in India in just a week. Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, the film is now the second-highest-grossing Kannada movie of all time and a big hit across the country.
Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office Collection Day 7
Kantara Chapter 1 had a strong opening, earning Rs 61.85 crore on Day 1 (Thursday). The numbers reflected huge anticipation for the film across India. On Day 2 (Friday), collections dropped to Rs 45.4 crore, which is normal for a weekday after a big opening.
The film bounced back on Day 3 (Saturday), earning Rs 55 crore. It showed around 21% growth from Friday amid strong word-of-mouth.
Sunday (Day 4) was the biggest day of the week, with Rs 63 crore. It highlighted the film’s growing popularity and audience interest. Weekdays saw a dip, with Monday (Day 5) bringing Rs 31.5 crore.
On Tuesday (Day 6), collections rose slightly to Rs 34.25 crore, maintaining steady performance. By Wednesday (Day 7), the film added around Rs 25 crore, taking its first-week total to Rs 316 crore in India.
Kantara Chapter 1 India Box Office
| Day | India Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 (Thursday) | Rs 61.85 cr |
| Day 2 (Friday) | Rs 45.4 cr |
| Day 3 (Saturday) | Rs 55 cr |
| Day 4 (Sunday) | Rs 63 cr |
| Day 5 (Monday) | Rs 31.5 cr |
| Day 6 (Tuesday) | Rs 34.25 cr |
| Day 7 (Wednesday) | Rs 25 cr |
| Total (Week 1) | Rs 316 cr nett |
The film’s consistent performance across regions shows its pan-India appeal. It has become one of the biggest hits of the year, resonating strongly with audiences nationwide. It has also beaten Pawan Kalyan’s They Call Him OG, which earned Rs 186.90 crore in two weeks. Despite releasing a week later, Kantara Chapter 1 made 69% more in just seven days.
What Rishab Shetty Said About Film’s Success
Rishab Shetty spoke about the film’s success and its cultural roots at a press event in New Delhi. He said, “We began the world of Kantara from the first film, and since then, we have explored the dynamic between nature and humans. This story is rooted in our folklore from coastal Karnataka, and we want to talk about the tribes, the folklore, and deity worship in our film.”
He added, “Since then, I have had a thought that regional can also be universal. This time with this success, that point has once again been proven that our film is being accepted globally.”
Produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda under Hombale Films, the film stars Rishab Shetty as Berme, a tribal man exploring the Bhuta Kola tradition of coastal Karnataka. Jayaram, Rukmini Vasanth, and Gulshan Devaiah also feature in important roles.
