Kantara Chapter 1 has joined the elite ₹500 crore club on its 9th day at the box office, becoming the second Kannada film to achieve this feat after KGF Chapter 2. The film's ninth-day collections showed a promising upward trend, indicating a strong weekend ahead.
With a worldwide gross of over ₹509 crore in its first week, Kantara Chapter 1 has set multiple records in Kannada cinema history. The film's success can be attributed to its powerful storytelling, stellar performances, and rich cultural depth, which have resonated with audiences and critics alike. The makers have announced Kantara Chapter 2, further expanding the Kantara universe.
The film's box office performance has been remarkable, with the Hindi and Kannada versions earning over ₹100 crore net each. The Telugu version has also done well, with net collections exceeding ₹60 crore, while the Malayalam and Tamil dubs have each earned over ₹20 crore.
Kantara Chapter 1's success is expected to
continue, with predictions that it may surpass Coolie's final collections soon and potentially even challenge Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava's ₹800 crore gross worldwide. Kantara Chapter 1's impressive run has cemented its position as one of the highest-grossing Indian films of the year. Will it become the next film to breach the ₹1000 crore mark?