Kantara Chapter 1 is on a roll, with the film witnessing a massive jump on its second Saturday at the box office. The spiritual action drama, directed and led by Rishab Shetty, is showing superb consistency, with a 200% growth in collections over Friday and Saturday in most territories. The film has grossed over 550 Cr in 10 days, with expectations of reaching 700 Cr by the end of the second weekend.
Kantara Chapter 1 has become the 4th Indian film to join the 500 Cr grossers' club in 2025, and by beating Coolie's lifetime gross (520 Cr), it has become the biggest South Indian grosser this year. The film's strong hold at the box office is a testament to its success, with expectations of surpassing Saiyaara's collections this Sunday.
The film's performance is impressive, especially when compared to Rajinikanth's Coolie, which had a bigger opening and weekend but crashed thereafter. Kantara Chapter 1, on the other hand, has maintained a strong hold, making it one of the top 3 grossers for this year in Indian movies.
Kantara Chapter 1's success story is unfolding well, with the film expected to reach 700 Cr in the coming weeks. To reach the top spot, the film needs to maintain its stronghold for at least another two weeks, given that Chhaava, currently in the top spot, collected 800 Cr gross. With its current trend, Kantara Chapter 1 is certainly a contender for the top spot.