Kantara Chapter 1 Is The Highest Grosser Of The Year

Kantara Chapter 1 has become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025, surpassing Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava with a worldwide collection of over ₹800 crore. The Rishab Shetty directed film crossed the ₹800 crore mark on Wednesday, outperforming Chhaava's lifetime collection of ₹807 crore. Notably, the Telugu version of the film has generated over ₹110 crore.

Produced by Hombale Films, Kantara Chapter 1 earned ₹725 crore worldwide in its first two weeks. The film's third week has been equally impressive, adding ₹50 crore net in India and ₹100 crore gross worldwide, pushing its total to ₹818 crore. This achievement solidifies Kantara Chapter 1's position as the top-grossing Indian film of 2025, followed by Chhaava, Mohit Suri's Saiyaara (₹576 crore), Rajinikanth's Coolie (₹500 crore), and Yash Raj Films' War 2 (₹365 crore).

Kantara Chapter 1 is a period action film written and directed by Rishab Shetty, starring alongside Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah. As the prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, it has become the second highest grossing Kannada film ever, only behind KGF Chapter 2. The film's success is attributed to its strong narrative, cultural significance, and widespread appeal across India.

Kantara Chapter 1's success marks a significant milestone for Kannada cinema, showcasing its growing influence on the national stage. With its impressive box office performance, the film has set a new benchmark for Indian cinema, highlighting the potential for regional films to achieve pan India success.