Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 has officially entered the ₹500-crore club, becoming one of the biggest Indian films of 2025. The Kannada epic, which released on October 2, achieved this milestone in just over a week, setting new records for regional cinema.
Kantara A Legend Chapter 1
According to trade reports, the film has grossed around ₹360 crore in India and over ₹500 crore worldwide. It now stands alongside KGF: Chapter 2 as one of the few Kannada films to cross this benchmark.
Blending action, folklore, and spirituality, Kantara: Chapter 1 has struck a chord with audiences across languages. Released in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam, it continues to dominate the box office with strong word-of-mouth and repeat viewings.
Sources: Hindustan Times, Business Standard, Filmibeat, NDTV.
Kadir is a box office reporter and film analyst based in Hojai, Assam, and the founder of Tenvow.com. Since 2015 he has covered theatrical collections and the business of film, with reporting that spans day wise box office figures, weekend performance, and wider release trends across India and the United States.
