Kantara: Chapter 1 is roaring at the Indian box office, delivering a phenomenal four-day extended weekend collection of approximately ₹259 crore. The Kantara Chapter 1 box office collection recorded a massive Sunday haul of ₹73 crore. This surpassed even its opening day numbers — a rare achievement for any South Indian blockbuster. Especially following a major national holiday release.
In Karnataka, Kantara: Chapter 1 set a new benchmark by achieving the biggest four-day weekend ever. It overtook the previous record held by KGF Chapter 2. The Kantara Chapter 1 interestingly, initially trailed KGF 2 by ₹4 crore after two days. However, it made a strong comeback, grossing nearly ₹20 crore on Sunday — about 15% higher than KGF 2. This surge positions Kantara: Chapter 1 as a strong contender to become the highest-grossing film in Karnataka. It could potentially surpass the original Kantara.
The film also performed exceptionally well across other Southern states. It maintained strong box office trends throughout. Although the Hindi version had a slower start, it gained momentum over the weekend. The film posted impressive numbers by Sunday, contributing significantly to the Kantara Chapter 1 box office collection.
If the film continues its solid weekday performance, Kantara: Chapter 1 could emerge as one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema history. It reaffirms Rishab Shetty’s storytelling power and the franchise’s massive fan following. The ongoing success of Kantara Chapter 1 box office collection is a testament to that potential.