According to early trade estimates, the film witnessed an impressive Tuesday (October 7), showing a slight increase from Monday’s collection. As per box office tracker Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 33.5 crore nett in India on Day 6, taking its domestic total to Rs 290.25 crore nett.
Kantara: Chapter 1 box office collection
Released in five languages, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam, the film has been performing exceptionally well, particularly in the Kannada and Hindi belts. The Hindi version alone has collected Rs 93.25 crore nett, while the Kannada version stands close at Rs 89.35 crore nett within six days of release. The Telugu version has contributed an additional Rs 57.4 crore nett, highlighting the film’s pan-India appeal.
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The day-wise domestic box office figures stand as follows:
Day 1: Rs 61.85 crore
Day 2: Rs 45.4 crore
Day 3: Rs 55 crore
Day 4: Rs 63 crore
Day 5: Rs 31.5 crore
Day 6: Rs 33.5 crore
Total (India Nett): Rs 290.25 crore
Kantara: Chapter 1 box office collection Day 6
On Tuesday, Kantara: Chapter 1 earned an estimated Rs 10.50–Rs 11.50 crore nett from the Hindi-speaking regions, a 20% jump from Monday’s collection. With this momentum, the film is expected to cross the Rs 100-crore mark in Hindi today, becoming the first South Indian film of 2025 to achieve this feat.
The film has now joined the elite club of 2025’s biggest Indian blockbusters, becoming the fourth Indian film to surpass the Rs 400-crore global mark, after Coolie, Saiyaara, and Chhaava.
About Kantara: Chapter 1
Written, directed, and headlined by Rishab Shetty, Kantara: Chapter 1 serves as a prequel to his 2022 cult phenomenon. It also stars Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah in key roles. Produced by Hombale Films, the film was released on October 2, 2025, and has been praised for its blend of myth, folklore, and powerful storytelling.