Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office: Rs 300 Crore in 4 Days, Biggest Kannada Opener

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 continues its dream run at the box office, setting new benchmarks for Kannada cinema. After a thunderous opening weekend, the prequel has now amassed over Rs 235 crore globally and is expected to enter the Rs 300-crore club by the end of its fourth day in theatres.

Released on October 2 worldwide, the mystical action-drama opened to packed theatres and stellar word-of-mouth. The film’s grand narrative, rooted in folklore and divinity, has resonated deeply with audiences across India.

Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office Collection: Day-Wise Breakdown

According to trade reports and tracking portal Sacnilk, the film’s day-wise nett collection in India stands as follows:

• Day 1: Rs 61.85 crore

• Day 2: Rs 54.4 crore

• Day 3: Rs 55 crore

• Day 4: Rs 61.5 crore
  Total: Rs 232.75 crore (nett India)

The film’s gross earnings are projected to have crossed the Rs 300-crore mark by Day 4, officially placing Kantara: Chapter 1 among the top three highest-grossing Kannada films of all time — behind Kantara (2022) and KGF: Chapter 2.

A New Milestone for Kannada Cinema

With this feat, Rishab Shetty has surpassed Yash’s KGF: Chapter 1, making Kantara: Chapter 1 the third highest-grossing Kannada film ever. Its unprecedented success has also made it the biggest Kannada opener of 2025, outperforming all recent regional releases.

Trade analysts predict that if the film continues at its current pace, it may soon surpass the original Kantara’s lifetime collection of Rs 408 crore.

About Kantara Chapter 1

Written, directed, and headlined by Rishab Shetty, the film also stars Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah in pivotal roles. The prequel dives deep into the mythical origins of the Daiva legend, blending divine folklore with Shetty’s signature rustic storytelling.

Premiering on October 1, the film received rave reviews for its powerful performances, music, and cinematography, with audiences calling it “a cinematic spiritual experience.”

Industry Reactions

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma praised Kantara: Chapter 1, saying, “All filmmakers should feel ashamed after watching this masterpiece.” The statement has since gone viral, reflecting the massive impact the film has had on the Indian film fraternity.