Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 has made a significant impact at the box office, registering massive collections on Sunday and marking the film's biggest day yet. The movie collected over ₹85 crore on its opening day, thanks to the public holiday advantage and paid premieres in India and overseas. On Sunday, it clocked around ₹85 crore gross worldwide, the biggest single day for the film, showcasing its exceptional trend.
The film's worldwide gross has reached ₹320 crore after four days, with the Hindi version emerging as a major contributor to its collection. Kantara Chapter 1 has demonstrated strong box office performance, outpacing notable films like Lokah Chapter 1 and KGF Chapter 1. Its success can be attributed to positive word of mouth and impressive theatrical turnout.
Kantara Chapter 1's collections have been consistently high, with Sunday collections matching opening day figures in India. The film's ability to maintain momentum on weekdays will be crucial in determining its overall success. Trade experts anticipate the film to achieve a range of ₹600-700 crore, considering its weekend trend. With its current pace, Kantara Chapter 1 is poised to become one of the highest grossing films in the Kannada film industry.
The film's strong performance is evident in its impressive occupancy rates, with the Kannada version registering 98-99% occupancy in afternoon and evening shows on Sunday in various parts of Karnataka. As Kantara Chapter 1 continues to dominate the box office, fans eagerly await its streaming release on Prime Video.