Box Office: Kantara Chapter 1 All Set to Cross ₹500 Crore Mark This Weekend at the Box Office

Box Office Cyclone! Kantara Chapter 1 Crosses ₹400 Crore Gross in India; ₹500 Crore Mark in Sight.

Rishab Shetty’s mythological epic, Kantara Chapter 1, is demonstrating an extraordinary and historic run at the Indian box office, defying all expectations as it enters its second weekend. The film has now achieved the monumental feat of grossing over ₹400 crore in the domestic market, further cementing its status as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of 2025.

The film's performance on its second Friday was reportedly "Superb," generating a significant surge in collections after a brief midweek dip. This powerful rebound has firmly put the movie on a high-speed trajectory towards a colossal second weekend.


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Second Weekend Set to Smash Records

Trade analysts are projecting that the film's second weekend collection (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) will likely exceed the ₹100 crore gross mark. If this prediction holds true, the total domestic gross collection for Kantara Chapter 1 would soar past ₹500 crore by the end of Sunday, solidifying its place among the highest-grossing films in Indian cinema history.

The film's initial theatrical run has been nothing short of spectacular:

India Gross Total (Approx. till 2nd Friday): ₹400+ Crore

Worldwide Gross Total: The film has already been reported to have surpassed the ₹500 crore mark globally within its first nine days, highlighting its massive pan-India and international appeal.

A Phenomenon Beyond Language

Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, the prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara has been an unparalleled success across all its dubbed versions—Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. The film’s ability to connect with audiences universally through its compelling blend of local folklore, spirituality, and breathtaking action is the key driver of this phenomenal box office sustained momentum.

The massive second weekend projection underscores the incredible word-of-mouth the film is enjoying. As the weekend progresses, all eyes are now on the official numbers, eagerly awaiting to see if Kantara Chapter 1 can indeed storm past the ₹500 crore milestone in India and continue its march toward becoming one of the all-time biggest earners from the Kannada film industry, only trailing behind the industry benchmark set by K.G.F: Chapter 2.

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