Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 has taken the box office by storm ever since its release. The film, which hit theatres on October 2, 2025, during the Dussehra holidays, continues to perform strongly across India and overseas. Let’s take a look at how it performed on its 9th day.
A Strong Start and Record-Breaking Run
Kantara Chapter 1 opened with a bang, collecting ₹61.85 crore on its very first day. The movie’s powerful storyline, emotional depth, and Rishab Shetty’s exceptional direction helped it gain massive momentum. By the second day, it had already crossed the ₹100 crore mark, and by the end of its first weekend, it touched an unbelievable ₹200 crore milestone.
Even after the weekend, the film maintained a solid grip on the box office. On its eighth day, Kantara Chapter 1 earned ₹21.15 crore, taking its total Indian net collection to ₹337.4 crore. On day 9 (Friday), the movie collected ₹17.48 crore, which pushed the India net total to an impressive ₹354.88 crore.
Worldwide Box Office Performance
Globally, Kantara Chapter 1 continues to dominate. The film has already collected around ₹475 crore worldwide (as of day 8). Out of this, ₹403.25 crore comes from the Indian gross box office, while ₹72 crore has been earned from the overseas markets. The official day 9 worldwide total is still being updated, but early trends suggest it will cross the ₹490 crore mark soon.
About the Film
Kantara Chapter 1 is a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, which also starred and was directed by Rishab Shetty. The first part was a cultural phenomenon, earning more than ₹400 crore worldwide and becoming one of the biggest Kannada hits of all time.
The new chapter explores events that happened thousands of years before the original story, diving deep into myth, tradition, and the connection between man and nature. Viewers have praised its breathtaking visuals, gripping storytelling, and powerful performances.
With such strong collections and positive word-of-mouth, Kantara Chapter 1 is set to become one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of 2025.
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