Kantara: Chapter 1 Day 1 Box Office: Rishab Shetty’s Epic Opener Hits ₹90 Crore Worldwide
In a thunderous start that lived up to the hype, Kantara: Chapter 1 stormed Indian theaters on October 3, 2025, pulling in a staggering ₹90 crore gross worldwide on its debut day. Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, the mythological action-drama sequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara blended folklore, high-octane drama, and cultural spectacle, captivating audiences across languages.
Key Day 1 Breakdown:
- India Net Collection: ₹60 crore – A powerhouse performance driven by massive footfall in South India, where Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam versions clocked over 70% occupancy.
- India Gross: Approximately ₹72 crore.
- Overseas Gross: Around $2 million (₹16.8 crore), pushing the global tally to ₹90 crore and outpacing openers like Stree 2 (₹79.6 crore), Baahubali: The Beginning (₹73.4 crore), and Brahmastra Part One (₹68.8 crore).
The Hindi-dubbed version alone raked in about ₹20 crore domestically, signaling strong North Indian appeal for this Karnataka-rooted saga. Trade experts hail it as the second-biggest Day 1 haul for a Kannada film ever, trailing only Yash’s KGF: Chapter 2 (₹159 crore).
As of October 18, 2025 (Day 15), the film has crossed ₹485 crore net in India alone, cementing its status as a 2025 juggernaut and the highest-grossing Kannata film in its home state. With word-of-mouth buzzing and festivals boosting runs, expect more milestones ahead – could it challenge RRR‘s global throne?