Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office Collection: Day-wise Earnings Across All Languages

by bollywoodfever · 05/10/2025

Kantara Chapter 1box office collection day-wise report with detailed breakup of Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil & Malayalam earnings. Daily updated India net, gross & worldwide collections.

Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office Collection

Rishab Shetty‘s highly anticipated Kantara Chapter 1 has made a thunderous entry at the box office, proving once again that quality content transcends language barriers. The film, which serves as a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, opened across multiple languages and has been setting cash registers ringing nationwide.

Day-wise Box Office Performance

Here’s the complete breakdown of Kantara Chapter 1’s box office collections:

Day 1 [1st Thursday] The film opened with a bang, collecting ₹61.85 Crore across India. The language-wise split shows the film’s pan-India appeal:

Kannada: ₹19.6 Crore
Telugu: ₹13 Crore
Hindi: ₹18.5 Crore
Tamil: ₹5.5 Crore
Malayalam: ₹5.25 Crore

Day 2 [1st Friday] The second day saw collections of ₹45.4 Crore, with a drop of 26.60% from the opening day:

Kannada: ₹13.5 Crore
Telugu: ₹11.5 Crore
Hindi: ₹12.5 Crore
Tamil: ₹4.25 Crore
Malayalam: ₹3.65 Crore

Day 3 [1st Saturday] The weekend kicked in with a strong bounce, collecting ₹55 Crore, registering a growth of 21.15% from Friday:

Kannada: ₹14.5 Crore
Telugu: ₹11.25 Crore
Hindi: ₹19.5 Crore
Tamil: ₹5.5 Crore
Malayalam: ₹4.25 Crore

Day 4 [1st Sunday] Sunday witnessed the biggest single-day collection with ₹63 Crore, growing 14.55% from Saturday:

Kannada: ₹16.75 Crore
Telugu: ₹11.5 Crore
Hindi: ₹23 Crore
Tamil: ₹6.75 Crore
Malayalam: ₹5 Crore

Day 5 [1st Monday] The first weekday saw collections of ₹31.5 Crore, dropping 50% from Sunday – a typical Monday pattern:

Kannada: ₹12 Crore
Telugu: ₹5.4 Crore
Hindi: ₹8.75 Crore
Tamil: ₹2.75 Crore
Malayalam: ₹2.6 Crore

Total Collections Summary (5 Days)

India Net Collection: ₹256.75 Crore

Kannada: ₹76.35 Crore
Telugu: ₹52.65 Crore
Hindi: ₹82.25 Crore
Tamil: ₹24.75 Crore
Malayalam: ₹20.75 Crore

India Gross Collection: ₹308 Crore

Overseas Collection: ₹60 Crore

Worldwide Collection: ₹368 Crore

Language-wise Performance Analysis

Hindi Version Continues to Lead The Hindi version maintains its dominance with ₹82.25 Crore in five days. Despite Monday’s drop to ₹8.75 Crore, the Hindi belt continues to show strong support, indicating good word-of-mouth across North Indian circuits.

Kannada Shows Exceptional Stability The original Kannada version has collected ₹76.35 Crore, with Monday bringing in a solid ₹12 Crore. This represents the best Monday hold among all languages, showcasing the film’s strong grip in Karnataka.

Telugu Circuit Faces Weekday Challenge With ₹52.65 Crore in five days, the Telugu version experienced a steeper Monday drop to ₹5.4 Crore. However, the cumulative numbers remain healthy, indicating a good extended weekend performance.

Tamil and Malayalam Markets Stabilizing Tamil (₹24.75 Crore) and Malayalam (₹20.75 Crore) versions saw expected weekday drops but maintain respectable totals. These markets will be crucial for the film’s long-term performance.

Monday Test – A Healthy Hold

The 50% drop on Monday from Sunday’s collections is actually a healthy sign for the film’s longevity. Here’s why this matters:

Industry Standard – A 50-60% drop on the first Monday after a strong weekend is considered normal and acceptable. Films that hold better than this are rare and indicate exceptional word-of-mouth.

₹31.5 Crore on Monday – This is a solid weekday number that positions the film well for the rest of the week. Many recent releases have struggled to cross ₹20 Crore on their first Monday.

Kannada Leads Weekday Hold – The Kannada version’s ₹12 Crore on Monday (roughly 28% drop from its Sunday collections) is outstanding and shows the film’s stronghold in its home territory.

Working Day Collections – The film has proven it can pull audiences even on working days, which is crucial for achieving big lifetime totals.

What’s Driving Sustained Interest?

Several factors are keeping audiences engaged beyond the opening weekend:

Strong Word-of-Mouth – Positive reviews and audience reactions continue to drive footfalls. Social media buzz remains high, with viewers praising the film’s cinematic brilliance and storytelling depth.

Repeat Viewings – Many viewers are returning to theaters for a second watch, particularly in Karnataka and among Kannada-speaking audiences, indicating the film’s rewatchability quotient.

Family Audience Engagement – Unlike typical action films that rely heavily on single-screen male audiences, Kantara Chapter 1 is drawing families and women audiences in good numbers, ensuring sustained collections.

Cultural Resonance – The film’s authentic portrayal of traditions and folklore continues to strike an emotional chord, making it more than just entertainment.

First Week Projections

With five days completed, here’s what the film is targeting for its first week:

Remaining Weekdays (Tuesday-Thursday) – If the film maintains similar or slightly lower numbers (₹25-30 Crore daily), it could add another ₹75-90 Crore.

First Week India Net – The film is now eyeing ₹330-350 Crore in India net collections by the end of its first week.

Worldwide First Week – The global total could reach ₹450-475 Crore, which would be a phenomenal opening week.

The key will be how much the film drops from Monday to Tuesday. A hold of 70-80% would be excellent and indicate strong legs for the coming weeks.

Global Market Momentum

The overseas collection of ₹60 Crore in five days continues to show strong international appeal. The film is performing exceptionally well in:

North America – The USA and Canada markets are delivering consistent numbers with excellent holds over the weekdays, unusual for Indian films.

Middle East – Gulf countries continue to contribute significantly, with strong occupancies in major multiplexes across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar.

UK and Europe – The United Kingdom has emerged as a strong market, with the film playing in both mainstream and South Asian-dominated theaters.

Australia and Southeast Asia – These markets are showing steady performance, contributing to the overall overseas tally.

The international markets typically hold better on weekdays compared to India, so overseas collections should remain steady throughout the week.

Second Weekend Crucial

While the first week numbers are impressive, the real test will come in the second weekend. The film needs to retain at least 50-60% of its first weekend collections to achieve blockbuster status.

Factors working in favor of strong second weekend numbers include positive word-of-mouth, lack of major competition, and the film’s appeal across demographics. If Kantara Chapter 1 can collect ₹100+ Crore in its second weekend, it could be looking at a lifetime total of ₹500+ Crore in India alone.

Industry Significance

Kantara Chapter 1’s sustained performance is noteworthy for several reasons:

Regional Cinema’s Pan-India Power – The film proves that well-made regional content doesn’t need Bollywood backing or nationwide star power to succeed across India.

Multi-language Strategy Success – The simultaneous five-language release has maximized the film’s reach and prevented piracy issues that often plague dubbed releases.

Content Over Stars – In an era dominated by star-driven vehicles, Kantara Chapter 1 shows that compelling storytelling and authentic performances can outperform big-budget star vehicles.

Note: This article is updated daily with the latest box office collections. Bookmark this page to stay updated with Kantara Chapter 1’s complete box office journey.

Last Updated: Day 5 | All figures are approximate and based on trade reports.