Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 continues its triumphant run at the box office, showing remarkable consistency even on weekdays. On Day 6 (Tuesday), the film earned ₹33.5 crore across all languages in India, a slight uptick from Monday’s ₹31.5 crore. This steady performance reflects strong word-of-mouth and audience engagement, especially in the Hindi and Kannada belts.
The film’s domestic total now stands at ₹290.25 crore, inching closer to the ₹300 crore milestone. The Hindi version leads with ₹93.25 crore, followed by Kannada at ₹89.35 crore, Telugu at ₹57.40 crore, Tamil at ₹27.25 crore, and Malayalam at ₹23 crore. This pan-India appeal has helped Kantara: Chapter 1 outperform other major releases, including Varun Dhawan’s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, which earned just ₹3 crore on the same day.
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Globally, the film has crossed ₹400 crore in total earnings, making it one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2025. With a production budget of ₹125 crore, the film has already delivered over 125% profit to its makers. Its strong overseas performance, combined with domestic dominance, has cemented its place among the top Kannada films of all time.
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Directed and headlined by Rishab Shetty, Kantara: Chapter 1 is a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara. Set nearly a thousand years before the original, the film explores the mythic origins of the land of Kantara. With powerful performances and a visually rich narrative, the film has captivated audiences nationwide and is expected to surpass the lifetime earnings of its predecessor within the first week.
