Kantara Chapter 1, the highly anticipated Kannada film, has made a phenomenal start at the box office, crossing ₹200 crore worldwide within just three days of its release. The spiritual action drama has been well received by both audiences and critics, with terrific numbers in South Indian states. Day 3 collections are almost on par with the opening day, indicating a strong run for the film.
The film's third day box office performance is significantly better than its second day, which is a promising sign. However, the Hindi version needs a boost to enhance its overall theatrical performance. Kantara Chapter 1 has already crossed the lifetime collections of recent big releases. With a strong word of mouth, the film is expected to reach ₹300 crore soon.
Kantara Chapter 1 has collected ₹88 crore on its opening day and ₹63 crore on its second day, taking the total worldwide gross to ₹151 crore. The film's overseas performance has been moderate, collecting USD 1.60 million on its opening day. The total worldwide gross for three days stands at ₹225 crore, with the film expected to reach ₹250 crore soon. The film's success can be attributed to its captivating storyline, stunning visuals, and immersive soundtrack.
Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, Kantara Chapter 1 is a prequel to the 2022 sleeper hit Kantara, which earned over ₹400 crore worldwide on a ₹15 crore budget. The film stars Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah, and is set a thousand years before the events of the first movie.