Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 is proving to be a massive winner at the box office. The film, which opened to extraordinary reviews and packed houses, has now completed eight successful days in theatres and continues its strong run across all regions.
According to trade reports, Kantara Chapter 1 collected around ₹27–28 crore gross on its 8th day, taking its worldwide total to an impressive ₹475 crore. This phenomenal performance has once again shown the pan-India power of Kannada cinema, with audiences from multiple languages embracing the film’s intense storytelling, visuals, and music.
At this pace, the movie is expected to cross the ₹500 crore mark soon, making it only the second Kannada film after KGF Chapter 2 to achieve this milestone. The weekend ahead is expected to bring another strong surge in collections, especially from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and North India, where occupancy remains high.
The film’s emotional depth, rooted culture, and powerful performances have struck a chord with the audience. Critics and fans alike are calling it one of the most impactful films of the year. With such sustained momentum, Kantara Chapter 1 could very well emerge as one of 2025’s biggest blockbusters.
If the trend continues, the Rishab Shetty directorial might even aim for the ₹800 crore milestone, setting a new benchmark for Kannada cinema and reinforcing the growing popularity of regional content across India.
