Kantara: Chapter 1 is proving to be an unstoppable force at the Indian Box Office. The Rishab Shetty directorial has continued its dream run, starting its second week with a massive collection. The film has now officially crossed the ₹400 crore gross mark in India, achieving this incredible feat in just nine days. The total collection now stands at a mighty ₹404.25 crore.
A Superb Second Friday
Even in its second week, the film is showing no signs of slowing down. On its second Friday, Kantara: Chapter 1 collected a superb ₹24.25 crore. This is considered a very strong hold, with only a 53% drop from its first Friday, which had holiday benefits. The Hindi belt showed the best hold with only a 40% drop. The film is expected to see a huge jump in collections over the weekend, with projections suggesting a second weekend of over ₹100 crore. This puts the film on track to cross the ₹500 crore mark by Sunday.
The day-wise box office collections are as follows:
| Day | Gross Collection |
|---|---|
| Week One (8 days) | ₹380.00 cr. |
| 2nd Friday | ₹24.25 cr. |
| Total | ₹404.25 cr. |
Record-Breaking Run In Karnataka
The film continues to shatter records in its home state of Karnataka. The second Friday collection in the state was a historic ₹8.50 crore, which is almost 80% higher than what KGF 2 earned on its second Friday. Kantara: Chapter 1 is on its way to becoming the highest-grossing film ever in Karnataka and the first to cross the ₹200 crore mark in the state. Other regions like Tamil Nadu and Kerala are also contributing significantly to the film’s massive total.
The territorial breakdown for the film’s collections in India is as follows:
| Area | Gross Collection |
|---|---|
| Karnataka | ₹132.00 cr. |
| AP/TS | ₹72.75 cr. |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹36.75 cr. |
| Kerala | ₹35.25 cr. |
| Rest of India | ₹127.50 cr. |
| INDIA | ₹404.25 cr. |
About Kantara: Chapter 1
Kantara: Chapter 1 is a Kannada-language action thriller that serves as a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara. The film is directed by and stars Rishab Shetty in the lead role. Produced by Hombale Films, the movie explores the origins of the traditions and myths seen in the first film, set in a different time period.
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