Kantara Chapter 1 Surpasses ₹400 Crore at Global Box Office on Day 6
Kantara Chapter 1 Worldwide Box Office Collection Update
Performance Overview
Kantara Chapter 1, featuring Rishab Shetty, is making waves at the box office. As of its sixth day, the film has officially crossed the ₹400 crore mark globally, surpassing the earnings of the original Kantara film.
Box Office Milestones
Kantara Chapter 1 enjoyed a robust opening weekend in India, maintaining strong momentum through the week. It experienced a minor dip on Monday, only to rebound on Tuesday. The film has generated approximately ₹290.25 crore net (around ₹348 crore gross) in just six days domestically.
Internationally, while it hasn’t matched the Indian box office success, the film secured over $7 million in its first six days, boosting its total global earnings to ₹414 crore.
Record-Breaking Achievements
By surpassing the lifetime earnings of KGF Chapter 1 on Sunday, Kantara Chapter 1 now holds the title of the second-highest-grossing Kannada film ever. It has also eclipsed recent hits like Kamal Haasan’s Vikram and the Bollywood horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.
Insights on the Film
Directed and written by Rishab Shetty, this prequel explores events set a millennium before the original Kantara. The narrative revolves around conflicts between residents and a neighboring kingdom intent on claiming their land and resources. Alongside Shetty, it features performances from Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah. The film has garnered rave reviews from both fans and critics.
As the film continues to draw audiences, will it become the first Indian film to cross the ₹1000 crore mark this year?
