Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 Hits ₹427.5 Crore Global Box Office Mark in Just Six Days

By TeluguFunda / October 8, 2025

Kantara Chapter 1 has roared past 427.5 crores worldwide at the global box office within just 6 days of its release. The Kannada period action film directed and headlined by Rishab Shetty, served as a prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara and quickly became a massive box office success. It surpassed the lifetime collections of several major films, including the first Kantara and Kamal Haasan’s Vikram, emerging as the second-highest-grossing Kannada film ever behind only KGF Chapter 2.

The film earned over ₹290 crore net in India and raised around $7 million from overseas territories, contributing to its hefty global total above ₹427.5 crore. The Hindi and Kannada versions notably fueled the strong box office performance, reflecting the movie’s appeal across different language markets. Praised for its storytelling and cultural depth rooted in Karnataka’s Bhuta Kola tradition, Kantara Chapter 1 has captured wide audience acclaim and continues to draw strong crowds during its theatrical run.

This milestone marks a remarkable achievement for the film within its first week and positions it as a standout Indian blockbuster of the year.

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