Kantara Chapter 1 1st day box office collection: Kantara: Chapter 1, the much-anticipated prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, has made a thunderous debut at the box office. Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, the film opened to packed theatres across the country, marking one of the most successful launches for a Kannada film in recent memory.
Released during the Dussehra holiday weekend, Kantara: Chapter 1 has outperformed several high-profile festival releases, including Rajinikanth’s Vettaiyan, Chiranjeevi’s Godfather, and Mahesh Babu’s Spyder in terms of opening day figures. The film’s combination of mythological storytelling, rooted cultural themes, and Shetty’s powerful performance has struck a chord with audiences across the country.
Industry experts attribute the film’s stunning Rs 61.85 crore (including Ka: 19.60 cr, Tel: 13 cr, Hin: 18.50 cr, Tam: 5.50 cr, Mal: 5.25 cr) Day 1 performance to strong pre-release buzz, an aggressive marketing campaign, and the goodwill built by the first film in the Kantara franchise. The original film, released in 2022, had gradually grown into a pan-India hit through word-of-mouth, and its prequel has leveraged that legacy for an explosive start.
Early reviews from both critics and audiences are largely positive, praising the film’s cinematography, music, and spiritual depth. With the long holiday weekend ahead, trade analysts predict that Kantara: Chapter 1 could cross Rs 150 crore within its first few days if the momentum continues.
Produced by Hombale Films, the film’s success reinforces Rishab Shetty’s rising stature as one of India’s most compelling storytellers and showcases the growing appeal of Kannada cinema on a national scale.
