You have not yet added any article to your bookmarks!
Join 10k+ people to get notified about new posts, news and tips.
Do not worry we don't spam!
Post by : Rameen Ariff
Rishab Shetty’s much-awaited prequel Kantara Chapter 1 has stormed the box office with an extraordinary Day 1 performance. Released on Gandhi Jayanti across multiple languages, the film collected an impressive ₹60 crore in India on its opening day, making it one of the biggest releases of 2025. The film, which follows the massive success of Kantara (2022), was released in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam, pulling audiences from all corners of the country.
According to early trade estimates, Kantara Chapter 1 earned ₹18 crore in Kannada, ₹12.5 crore in Telugu, ₹19.5 crore in Hindi, ₹5.25 crore in Tamil, and ₹4.75 crore in Malayalam. The movie sold a record 1.28 million tickets within 24 hours, making it one of the most-watched films on Day 1 in Indian cinema.
With over 8,800 shows nationwide, the film witnessed massive footfall. In Karnataka, where the Kannada version released in nearly 1,500 shows, it achieved a record-breaking 88% occupancy rate. Telugu and Tamil markets recorded over 70% occupancy, Malayalam saw 65%, while the Hindi version, with 4,700 shows, registered around 30% occupancy on Day 1.
Kantara Chapter 1 debuted as the third-highest single-day collection of 2025, trailing only Rajinikanth’s Coolie (₹65 crore) and Pawan Kalyan’s They Call Him OG (₹63.75 crore). The film even surpassed big openers like Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava (₹52 crore) and Saiyaara. In the Hindi market, the film’s ₹19.5 crore debut marks the second-biggest opening for a Kannada film in Hindi, just behind KGF Chapter 2 (₹54 crore).
Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, Kantara Chapter 1 expands the universe of the original Kantara (2022), which earned over ₹407 crore worldwide on a modest budget of ₹16 crore. The prequel comes with larger visuals, ambitious storytelling, and grand production values, taking the franchise to new heights. The film also stars Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, and Jayaram in important roles, with cinematography by Arvind S Kashyap, editing by Suresh, and music by B Ajaneesh Loknath. Production is handled by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda under the Hombale Films banner.
With its massive ₹60 crore Day 1 collection, Kantara Chapter 1 has already entered the Top 10 highest-grossing films of 2025 on its very first day. Its record-breaking opening shows the growing influence of Kannada cinema across India, cementing Rishab Shetty’s film as one of the most successful releases of the year.
Lamborghini Catches Fire on Singapore's ECP, Causing Heavy Traffic
A Lamborghini caught fire on Singapore's ECP, causing heavy traffic and bus delays. No injuries were
Bangkok Airport Duty-Free Area Flooded by Pipe Burst
A burst water pipe flooded the duty-free shopping area at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport on July 16,
Nine Monks Killed in Thailand Pickup Truck Tragedy
An 11-year-old boy driving a pickup truck crashed into monks during a pilgrimage in northeastern Tha
Anwar Congratulates Xi on CPC's 105th Anniversary
Malaysia reaffirms strong ties with China as PM Anwar Ibrahim sends a congratulatory letter to Presi
Thai Agriculture Team Reviews 2026 Farm Development Plans
Agriculture Ministry officials inspected livestock and organic rice projects in Nakhon Sawan to moni
Thailand, Canada Boost Ties in PM-Level Phone Talks
Thailand and Canada agreed to strengthen trade, security, OECD cooperation and ASEAN-Canada FTA talk
