Kantara 2 Box Office Collection: How Much Has It Earned In Karnataka, Andhra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala?

On its second Friday, the film collected an impressive ₹22 crore (nett) across India, taking its total India net to ₹360 crore and pushing its estimated domestic gross beyond ₹400 crore. Globally, the film has crossed the ₹500 crore mark, solidifying its status as one of the biggest hits of 2025, as per Sacnilk data.

Released on October 2 in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi, Kantara 2 has emerged as a true pan-India success story. The film opened to thunderous response and maintained strong collections throughout its first week.

In Karnataka, the home ground of Rishab Shetty, the film collected a massive ₹130.75 crore in its first eight days. The Telugu version, released in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, also performed strongly with ₹74.4 crore.

In Tamil Nadu, the film raked in ₹36 crore, while the Malayalam version brought in ₹32.6 crore from Kerala. The Hindi version, which includes the rest of India market, contributed ₹129.5 crore – an exceptional feat for a Kannada-origin film. Together, these figures pushed the first-week India total to ₹403.25 crore.

Day-wise, Kantara 2 began its run with ₹74.25 crore on opening day, followed by ₹54.5 crore on Friday, ₹65.75 crore on Saturday, and ₹75.75 crore on Sunday. Even during weekdays, the film held strongly, recording ₹37.75 crore on Monday, ₹40.5 crore on Tuesday, ₹29.75 crore on Wednesday, and ₹25 crore on Thursday. Such consistency highlights the film’s wide appeal and strong word-of-mouth across markets.

The movie’s performance in non-Kannada regions has been particularly noteworthy. The Hindi version has found tremendous acceptance in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and the Delhi-NCR belt, while southern states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu have shown sustained growth through positive audience feedback.

With its India net at ₹360 crore and global gross crossing ₹500 crore, Kantara 2 has already entered the list of the year’s top three highest-grossing Indian films. Trade analysts predict that, given the current momentum and the lack of major competition until Diwali releases, the film could surpass the ₹600 crore mark domestically and approach ₹800 crore worldwide by the end of its run.

 Critics and trade watchers alike have hailed Kantara 2 as a rare example of a rooted regional story achieving national and international acclaim. Rishab Shetty’s direction and performance have drawn particular praise, while the film’s mythological and spiritual undertones have resonated deeply with audiences across languages.

For now, Kantara 2 stands tall as a box office juggernaut, proving once again that authentic storytelling can transcend linguistic boundaries and captivate the entire nation.