Kannada movie box office collection 2025 with Budget & Verdict

K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022) starring Yash is the top earner, with worldwide collections between ₹1,190 and ₹1,250 crore. It’s a landmark pan-India blockbuster that put Kannada cinema on the national map.

A few big hits have made it, like K.G.F: Chapter 2 (₹1,200+ cr), Kantara (₹400 cr), K.G.F: Chapter 1 (₹240-250 cr), Mahavatar Narsimha (₹300-316 cr), Su From So (₹115-120 cr), James (₹112 cr), Vikrant Rona (₹159 cr), and 777 Charlie (₹103-115 cr).

Yash leads the pack, charging ₹50-100 crore per film, often with profit shares. Darshan follows at ₹15-25 crore, Sudeep at ₹10-25 crore, and Rishab Shetty is rising fast at ₹10-15 crore.

Most fall in the ₹5-10 crore range for mid-tier films, but star-led projects can hit ₹50-100 crore. Low-budget gems like Kantara show that strong stories can succeed without big spends.

Hombale Films dominates with massive hits like the K.G.F series and Kantara (over ₹1,400 cr combined). Others like Rockline Venkatesh, Jayanna Combines, and CR Manohar deliver consistent winners.

Prashanth Neel rules with the K.G.F franchise (₹1,450 cr+ total), followed by Rishab Shetty for Kantara (₹400 cr). Upendra stands out for creative, commercially viable films.

They’re growing stronger with pan-India appeal—films like K.G.F: Chapter 2 and Kantara earned big abroad. Recent ones like Su From So pulled in ₹10-20 crore overseas, up from earlier years.

Hits include Roberrt (₹100 cr+), Kaatera (₹67-200 cr, estimates vary), and classics like Yajamana. Originals such as Anuraga Aralithu have inspired remakes across languages thanks to timeless stories.

Pan-India releases and low-budget content-driven films are booming, like Kantara’s success. In 2025, the industry grossed around ₹1,888 crore total, but transparency in figures remains a challenge.

OTT platforms extend a film’s life with deals (like ₹5.5 crore for Su From So), increasing visibility and revenue. However, they sometimes delay theatrical runs or shift focus to digital content.