Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 continues its record-breaking run at the box office, showing no signs of slowing down even as it enters its second week. The period mythological action drama has received widespread acclaim and has become one of the biggest box office sensations of 2025.
According to Sacnilk, the film has now amassed an impressive ₹396.81 crore in India net collections after just ten days, inching closer to the ₹400 crore milestone.
Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office Collection: Day-Wise Breakdown
The film concluded its first week with a massive ₹337.4 crore domestic total.
- Day 9 (Second Friday): ₹22.25 crore
- Day 10 (Second Saturday): ₹37.16 crore
This strong weekend push has taken the total to ₹396.81 crore, proving that audience enthusiasm remains sky-high even after 10 days.
Trade analysts note that the film’s momentum has been extraordinary, with occupancy levels remaining robust across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and the Hindi-speaking belt.
Beating the Competition
Kantara Chapter 1 has outperformed major recent releases such as Coolie, Saiyaara, and War 2 in domestic collections. Currently, it ranks just behind Chhaava in the all-time list of highest-grossing Indian films for 2025.
While Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, is performing decently with ₹43.35 crore, Kantara Chapter 1 has emerged as the clear box office winner, dominating single screens and multiplexes alike.
About Kantara Chapter 1
Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, the film also features Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, and Jayaram in key roles. A prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, the story dives into the ancient origins of the Buta Kola ritual, expanding upon the mythological themes and folklore explored in the original.
Critics have praised the movie’s powerful performances, rich storytelling, and stunning visual effects, calling it one of the most visually striking Indian films of the year.
Industry and Celebrity Praise
Kantara Chapter 1 has received rave reviews not only from fans but also from industry insiders. Filmmakers Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Ram Gopal Varma, and Anupam Kher, along with cricketer KL Rahul and actor Suniel Shetty, have all hailed the movie as a “cinematic masterpiece” that beautifully blends folklore, spirituality, and raw emotion.
Verdict: A Cultural and Box Office Phenomenon
With strong word-of-mouth, spectacular visuals, and rooted storytelling, Kantara Chapter 1 is not just a film — it’s a cultural phenomenon. As it inches toward the ₹400 crore mark, Rishab Shetty has once again proven his mastery in blending myth, action, and emotion into a cinematic experience that resonates deeply with audiences across India.
At this pace, the film is expected to cross ₹400 crore within the next 24 hours and could potentially challenge the year’s top grosser, Chhaava, in the coming week.
