Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 gains massive jump, despite OTT release, earns Rs…
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 dominates the box office with over Rs 830 crore worldwide, as its Hindi version continues to draw crowds even after the OTT release.
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 is unstoppable even after more than a month of release. The film continues to draw crowds to theatres, defying all expectations. What’s even more remarkable is that despite its availability on OTT in several languages, the film is still seeing a major surge in collections, something very few India(BHARAT)n films manage at this stage.
How much did Kantara earn?
According to Sacnilk, the film’s Hindi and Kannada versions are the key drivers of its ongoing success. On its 34th day in theatres, Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 collected Rs 1.42 crore, out of which Rs 1.1 crore came from the Hindi version alone. This marks a nearly 70% jump compared to Monday’s Rs 65 lakh, while the Kannada version also showed growth, earning Rs 28 lakh on Tuesday after Rs 25 lakh on Monday.
The OTT response?
The film was released on Amazon Prime Video on October 31, 2025, in four South India(BHARAT)n languages, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. However, the Hindi version is yet to release on OTT, a decision that appears to have paid off for the makers. This delay has encouraged audiences in North India(BHARAT) to experience the film in theatres instead of waiting for the streaming release. The strategy has extended its theatrical life significantly. Even after 34 days, footfalls in several multiplexes remain steady, particularly for the Hindi version. Meanwhile, the OTT release has sparked discussions online, introducing new audiences to Rishab Shetty’s world of Kantara and increasing anticipation for the Hindi streaming debut.
More about Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1
Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1, written and directed by Rishab Shetty, serves as a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara. Starring Rishab Shetty, Jayaram, Rukmini Vasanth, and Gulshan Devaiah, the film explores themes of land rights, divinity, and folklore through stunning visuals and emotional storytelling. With rave reviews and a global box office of over Rs 830 crore, it stands as the highest-grossing India(BHARAT)n film of 2025.
Story Highlights
- Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 collected Rs 1.42 crore on Day 34, with Rs 1.1 crore from the Hindi version, marking a 70% jump from Monday’s earnings.
- The film’s total global collection has crossed Rs 830 crore, making it the highest-grossing India(BHARAT)n film of 2025.
- Released on Amazon Prime Video in four South India(BHARAT)n languages, while the Hindi version is yet to premiere on OTT.
- Directed by Rishab Shetty, the prequel explores the origins of Kaadubettu Shiva and blends themes of faith, folklore, and land rights.
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 continues its golden run at the box office even after weeks of release.
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