Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 has emerged as one of the biggest blockbusters in recent times, surpassing expectations and drawing large audiences into theaters across India and abroad. The film’s journey at the box office has been nothing short of extraordinary, marking it as one of the most successful Kannada films in recent memory.
With its gripping storyline, compelling performances, and strong cultural roots, Kantara Chapter 1 has made a massive impact on audiences and critics alike. Here’s a closer look at the film’s box office performance, week-by-week breakdown, and the factors that contributed to its success.
Released on a Thursday, Kantara Chapter 1 took the box office by storm right from its opening weekend. The film raked in Rs 110.10 crore over the course of its first week. Despite being a regional film, it quickly gained momentum and expanded its audience base. The strong word of mouth, coupled with Rishab Shetty’s stellar performance and direction, ensured a strong opening across not only Kannada-speaking regions but also in neighboring states and international markets.
In its second week, the film continued its strong box-office run, collecting Rs 54.57 crore. This is a significant drop compared to the first week but remains impressive, given that most films usually experience a much sharper decline in the second week.
By the third week, Kantara Chapter 1 had still maintained a solid presence at the box office with Rs 28.95 crore in earnings. While the pace had slowed slightly, the drop-off was still relatively small considering the length of time it had been in theaters.
In its fourth week, the collections came in at Rs 19.02 crore. By this time, the film had completed a month in theaters, and the audience interest was beginning to taper off, but the drop was still relatively controlled.
The fifth week saw a further decline in earnings, with Rs 7.90 crore collected. The breakdown for Week 5 is as follows:
- Friday: Rs 1.05 crore
- Saturday: Rs 1.75 crore
- Sunday: Rs 2.05 crore
- Monday: Rs 0.60 crore
- Tuesday: Rs 0.95 crore
- Wednesday: Rs 0.90 crore
- Thursday: Rs 0.60 crore
Kantara Chapter 1 (Hindi) concluded its initial theatrical run with a total box office collection of Rs 220.54 crore, a massive achievement for a Kannada film.
