Kaantha Movie Collection Worldwide, Budget & OTT | Hit or Flop?: It is a Tamil movie, released on 14 November 2025 starring Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashri Borse and other main cast like Rana Daggubati, Samuthirakani, Bijesh Nagesh. It had a good start at the box office in India and worldwide, collecting around ₹₹4.00 crore gross over the opening weekend thanks to Dulquer’s draw and the period drama buzz, even with some mixed talk on the slow pace.
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Here we have provided complete day wise box office collection, its budget, OTT release details and verdict whether it will be a hit or flop at the box office. Also we have shared the theatre occupancy and live updates.
Kaantha 2025 Overview

| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | Kaantha |
| Directed by | Selvamani Selvaraj |
| Written by | Tamizh Prabha, Selvamani Selvaraj |
| Produced by | Rana Daggubati, Dulquer Salmaan |
| Actor | Dulquer Salmaan |
| Actress | Bhagyashri Borse |
| Other Cast | Rana Daggubati, Samuthirakani, Bijesh Nagesh |
| Cinematography | Dani Sanchez-Lopez |
| Edited by | Llewellyn Anthony Gonsalvez |
| Music by | Jhanu Chanthar, Jakes Bejoy |
| Production Companies | Spirit Media, Wayfarer Films |
| Distributed by | Pen Marudhar |
| Release Date | 14 November 2025 |
| Running Time | 2h 43m |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Film Industry | Kollywood |
| Genre | Drama, Period, Thriller |
| Censor Rating | UA13+ |
Kaantha Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | India Gross (crore) | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Nov 14, 2025 | ₹5.15 | (Opening Day) |
| Day 2 | Nov 15, 2025 | ₹5.85 | +13.59% |
| Day 3 | Nov 16, 2025 | ₹5.3 | -9.4% |
| Day 4 | Nov 17, 2025 | ₹2.15 | -59.43% |
| Day 5 | Nov 18, 2025 | ₹2.2 | +2.33% |
| Day 6 | Nov 19, 2025 | ₹2.1 | -4.55% |
| Day 7 | Nov 20, 2025 | ₹1.8 | -14.29% |
| Day 8 | Nov 21, 2025 | ₹0.35 | -80.56% |
| Day 9 | Nov 22, 2025 | ₹0.6 | +71.43% |
| Day 10 | Nov 23, 2025 | ₹0.55 | -8.33% |
| Day 11 | Nov 24, 2025 | ₹0.12 | -78.18% |
| Day 12 | Nov 25, 2025 | ₹0.1 | -16.67% |
| Day 13 | Nov 26, 2025 | ₹0.09 | -10% |
| Lifetime India Net | – | ₹22.3 crore | – |
| Lifetime India Gross | – | ₹26.3 crore | – |
| Lifetime Worldwide Gross | – | ₹35 crore | – |
Kaantha is a Hit or Flop
Average
What is the budget of Kaantha
The budget is ₹40 crore.
Kaantha Ott release date
- OTT Platform: Netflix
- OTT date: December 12, 2025
Kaantha Movie Occupancy Show Wise
| Day and Date | Show Occupancy | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 Nov 14, 2025 (1st Friday) | 18% | (First Day) |
| Day 2 Nov 15, 2025 (1st Saturday) | 27% | +50% |
| Day 3 Nov 16, 2025 (1st Sunday) | 17% | -37.04% |
| Day 4 Nov 17, 2025 (1st Monday) | 13% | -23.53% |
| Day 5 Nov 18, 2025 (1st Tuesday) | 11% | -15.38% |
| Day 6 Nov 19, 2025 (1st Wednesday) | 15% | +36.36% |
| Day 7 Nov 20, 2025 (1st Thursday) | 12% | -20% |
| Day 8 Nov 21, 2025 (2nd Friday) | 10% | -16.67% |
| Day 9 Nov 22, 2025 (2nd Saturday) | 20% | +100% |
| Day 10 Nov 23, 2025 (2nd Sunday) | 20% | 0% |
| Day 11 Nov 24, 2025 (2nd Monday) | 32% | +60% |
| Day 12 Nov 25, 2025 (2nd Tuesday) | 10% | -68.75% |
| Day 13 Nov 26, 2025 (2nd Wednesday) | 9% | -10% |
Kaantha Day wise Collection Live update
Box Office Collection Day 1
On day 1 which was yesterday, Kaantha had a okay start with around ₹3.5 crore gross in India and worldwide about ₹5 crore including some overseas like USA premieres. The theatre occupancy was around 20% overall, better in evening shows in Tamil and Telugu areas, getting good talk on social media for Dulquer’s acting and the retro feel, but needs more buzz to cover the budget with mixed competition.
Top 15 Opening day movie of Kollywood 2025
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- Dragon ₹105
- VidaaMuyarchi ₹98
- Dude ₹85
- Madharasi ₹72
- Thug Life ₹65
- Kuberaa ₹58
- Retro ₹50
- Hridayapoorvam ₹45
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- Lokah Chapter 1 ₹35
- Alappuzha Gymkhana ₹30
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- Indian 2 ₹55
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- Aranmanai 4 ₹45
- Aaryan ₹40
- Garudan ₹35
- Captain Miller ₹30
- Ayalaan ₹25
- Lal Salaam ₹20
- Siren ₹18
- Romeo ₹15
Top 10 Opening day movie of Dulquer Salmaan
- Lokah Chapter 1 ₹35
- King of Kotha ₹7.7
- Lucky Baskhar ₹7.5
- Sita Ramam ₹5
- Kurup ₹4.5
- Mahanati ₹4
- Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal ₹3
- Karwaan ₹2.5
- The Zoya Factor ₹1.5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the story of Kaantha?
Set in 1950s Madras, it’s about a famous director Ayya and his rocky bond with star T. K. Mahadevan, who changes a film title from Shaantha to Kaantha for his ego, leading to big drama and twists.
Who are the main actors?
Dulquer Salmaan, Samuthirakani, Rana Daggubati, and Bhagyashri Borse.
When did Kaantha release?
It hit theatres on 14 November 2025.
Who is the Director?
Selvamani Selvaraj.
Disclaimer:
The box office figures shared in this article are independently compiled and estimated through our in‑house tracking system, which analyses theatre occupancy trends, distributor inputs, and regional trade signals. These numbers reflect the most accurate industry insights available at the time of publishing. While minor variances may occur compared to final official tallies, the data presented here is considered a reliable representation of the film’s commercial performance.
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