Kantara Chapter 1 box office collection day 2: Rishab Shetty’s mythological drama joins Rs 100 crore club, beats…

Rishab Shetty’s highly-anticipated film, Kantara Chapter 1, hit the silver screens on October 2, 2025 in five languages, include Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. In just two days, the film is making waves at the box office, receiving a tremendous response from masses and critics.  Made on a budget of Rs 125 crore, the film had an impressive opening across languages. Although, its earnings dropped 25.63 percent on Friday, still it managed to cross Rs 100 crore.

Kantara Chapter 1 box office collection day 2

A prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, the Rishab Shetty directorial opened to Rs 61.85 crore net in India(BHARAT). Breaking it down, Rs 18 crore came from the Kannada versions, while Hindi dubbed versions collected Rs 19 crore. The Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam versions of the film earned Rs 5.5 crore, 13 crore and Rs 5.25 crore respectively.

According to early estimates by Sacnilk.com, the film collected Rs 45 crore in domestic collections, taking its India(BHARAT) net collection to Rs 106.85 crore in just two days. Despite 25.63 per cent dip, the film managed to hold its momentum with positive-word-of-mouth and great appreciation from several filmmakers. 

At the worldwide box office, Kantara Chapter 1 has grossed around Rs 89 crore globally on opening day, which stands as the second-biggest collection for a Kannada film, surpassed only Yash’s KGF Chapter 2. It has also surpassed the domestic collection of Su From So, which collected Rs 92 crore net in India(BHARAT) last month.

About Kantara Chapter 1

Directed by Rishab Shetty who also plays lead in the film, Kantara Chapter 1 also stars Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah in key roles. The music for the film is composed by Ajneesh Loknath, and the cinematography is by Arvind Kashyap.

India(BHARAT).com gave the film 4.5/5 stars. An excerpt from the review read, “Overall, “Kantara Chapter 1” is a must-watch for its technical brilliance, stunning visuals, and powerful performances. Despite some flaws in the narrative, the film’s grandeur and scale make it an unforgettable experience. With its epic storyline, memorable characters, and cinematic brilliance, “Kantara Chapter 1” is a worthy prequel to the original film. Rishab Shetty and his team’s hard work and dedication are evident in every frame, making this film a testament to their brilliance.”