Kantara Chapter 1 Surpasses ₹300 Crore: Day 4 Box Office Success
Kantara Chapter 1: Box Office Phenomenon
Milestone Achievements
Kantara Chapter 1 is making waves at the box office. Rishab Shetty’s film has successfully crossed the stunning milestone of ₹300 crore in worldwide gross revenue. Within just four days of its release, this Kannada movie has outperformed several notable hits, positioning itself among industry heavyweights.
Box Office Update
On its fourth day, Kantara Chapter 1 earned ₹61 crore in India, boosting its domestic total to ₹223.25 crore net, amounting to ₹268 crore gross. This marks the second-highest opening weekend for a Kannada film, trailing only KGF Chapter 2’s impressive ₹380 crore.
Overseas, the movie has gained significant traction, reportedly grossing over $6 million, taking its global total to a remarkable ₹325 crore after just four days.
Surpassing Competitors
The film’s strong performance has led it to surpass the collections of other recent major releases, including Sitaare Zameen Par and Lokah Chapter 1. It has also eclipsed HanuMan, marking a significant victory in its category.
Notably, Kantara Chapter 1 has surpassed KGF Chapter 1’s lifetime earnings of ₹248 crore, solidifying its status as the third-highest-grossing Kannada film to date. It is poised to break its predecessor’s record during its opening week, with expectations to become the first Indian film to cross ₹1,000 crore in 2023.
About Kantara Chapter 1
As a prequel to the 2022 hit, Kantara Chapter 1 takes viewers back a millennium. Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, the film features a talented cast, including Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah. Audiences and critics alike have praised its storytelling and performances, contributing to its impressive box office success.
With such remarkable achievements, how do you feel about the impact of regional cinema like Kantara Chapter 1 on the film industry?
