The wait is over as Kannada cinema gets a big boost with the release of Rishab Shetty’s much awaited prequel Kantara Chapter 1 today. This epic action drama dives into ancient times with folklore, fights, and cultural vibes, and fans showed up in good numbers for the opening shows.
Since it’s day 1, everyone’s buzzing about the massive hype built from the original Kantara’s success. Rishab Shetty directs and stars again, with trailers showing intense visuals and a strong story set in the Kadamba era. Pre-bookings were hot, crossing over Rs 16.62 crore gross in India with more than 6 lakh tickets sold, mainly in Karnataka and some Hindi belts.
The film, made on a budget of around Rs 125 crore, got extra push from paid premieres yesterday and no big clashes, though early occupancy was around 70-80% in key spots like Bengaluru and Mysuru.
Kantara Chapter 1 Day 1 Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | India Gross(₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Oct 02, 2025 (Thu) | 72 crore |
| Lifetime India Net | – | 60 crore |
| Lifetime India Gross | – | 72 crore |
| Lifetime Worldwide Gross | – | 85 crore |
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.
Top 10 Highest Opening Day Film in Kannada 2025
- Kantara Chapter 1 – ₹35 crore
- Yuva Rajkumar Debut – ₹15 crore
- Toxic – ₹12 crore
- Bhairathi Ranagal – ₹10 crore
- KD – The Devil – ₹8 crore
- Martin – ₹7 crore
- Bagheera – ₹6 crore
- Uttarakaanda – ₹5 crore
- Pogaru 2 – ₹4 crore
- Raja Veera Madakari Nayaka – ₹3 crore
Top 10 Highest Opening Films of Rishab Shetty
- Kantara Chapter 1 – ₹35 crore
- Kantara – ₹3.7 crore
- Raja Huli – ₹2 crore
- Bell Bottom – ₹1.5 crore
- Sa.Hi.Pra.Sha. – ₹1 crore
- Katha Sangama – ₹0.8 crore
- Ricky – ₹0.5 crore
- Kirik Party (cameo) – ₹0.4 crore
- Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale – ₹0.3 crore
- Tuglak – ₹0.2 crore
Top 10 Highest Opening Films of Rukmini Vasanth
- Kantara Chapter 1 – ₹35 crore
- Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side A – ₹2 crore
- Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side B – ₹1.5 crore
- Bagheera – ₹1 crore
- Banaras – ₹0.8 crore
- Bhairathi Ranagal – ₹0.5 crore
FAQ related to Kantara Chapter 1 Box office Collection
A1. The movie was made on a budget of about Rs 125 crore, including production, VFX, and marketing costs.
A2. On its opening day, Kantara Chapter 1 collected around Rs 40 crore gross in India and Rs 50 crore worldwide, based on early estimates.
A3. Advance bookings for day 1 sold over 6 lakh tickets in India, grossing about Rs 16.62 crore.
A4. Rishab Shetty stars in the lead as Berme, with Rukmini Vasanth as Kanakavathi, plus Jayaram, Gulshan Devaiah, Pramod Shetty, and others in supporting roles.
A5. Too early on day 1, but with strong openings and hype from the original, it could be a blockbuster aiming for Rs 1000 crore if word of mouth stays positive.
Conclusion
All in all, Kantara Chapter 1 kicked off with a bang on day 1, building on the original’s magic with Rishab Shetty’s epic storytelling and cultural roots drawing fans in big time. If the early good vibes keep rolling, it might smash past Rs 500 crore easy and recover its Rs 125 crore budget quick. Great pick for action and folklore lovers—catch it while the buzz is hot. What did you think? Share below. More Kannada film updates soon!