Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Kantara Chapter 1 Nears ₹850 Crore Worldwide Box Office
A movie called 'Kantara Chapter 1', which is a prequel to another popular film, has made almost 850 crore rupees around the world!
It tells an epic story about old traditions and a hero named Kaadubettu Shiva.
Even though it came out a while ago, people are still going to see it in theaters, and it's also available to watch at home.
It was made with a budget of 125 crore rupees and has become one of the biggest Indian movies ever.
It's the second highest-grossing movie ever made in the Kannada language, showing its huge success both in India and in other countries.
The film is appreciated for its story about mythology and nature.
Kantara Chapter 1 has achieved a worldwide box office collection of ₹849.72 crore on its 45th day.
The film's net collection in India stands at ₹620.16 crore, with a gross collection of ₹738.72 crore.
Overseas collection for Kantara Chapter 1 is reported at ₹111 crore.
The prequel, written and directed by Rishab Shetty, was made on a budget of ₹125 crore.
Kantara Chapter 1 is one of the highest-grossing Indian films of the year and the second-highest-grossing Kannada film of all time.
- Who
- Actor-director Rishab Shetty and the film 'Kantara Chapter 1'
- What
- The film 'Kantara Chapter 1' has achieved a worldwide box office collection of ₹849.72 crore on its 45th day of release, nearing the ₹850 crore mark.
- When
- On its 45th day of release, continuing to perform well after its October 2nd release.
- Where
- Worldwide, with significant collections domestically in India and internationally.
- Why
- The film's strong box office performance is attributed to its compelling narrative exploring mythological tradition, ancestral conflict, human-nature relationship, and ancient rituals, combined with high-intensity action and its prequel status to a popular film.
Critical Acclaim
Box Office Performance
Audience Reception
Critical Acclaim
The film explores mythological tradition, ancestral conflict, and the human relationship with nature and the divine, blending regional practices with ancient roots and lore. It delves into the untamed wilderness and forgotten lore surrounding Kaadubettu Shiva's past, set against pre-colonial coastal Karnataka.
Box Office Performance
The film has achieved significant box office success, nearing ₹850 crore worldwide and becoming one of the top-grossing Indian films of the year. It is the second-highest-grossing Kannada film of all time, surpassing the ₹800 crore mark, second only to K.G.F: Chapter 2.
- Worldwide Collection (Day 45)
- ₹849.72 crore
- Domestic Box Office Gross (Day 45)
- ₹738.72 crore
- Domestic Box Office Net (Day 45)
- ₹620.16 crore
- Overseas Collection
- ₹111 crore
- Production Budget
- ₹125 crore
- Release Date
- October 2
Sources
Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office Collection Day 45: Will Rishab Shetty’s film hit ₹850 crore as its lifetime earnings?
Kantara Chapter 1 Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 45: Rishab Shetty’s film set to hit ₹850 crore mark today
