Directed by Rishabh Shetty, ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ was released in theaters on October 2nd. Released as a prequel to the 2022 film ‘Kantara’, the film has captivated audiences with its rich blend of traditional culture, nature, and miraculous stories. The film, which was released in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam, was well received by cinema fans across the globe. The story and artistic techniques conveyed by the film have created a stir among the fans.
India total crosses Rs 100 crore in just two days
The first day India’s net collection of ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ has been recorded at Rs 61.85 crore. Out of this, the Kannada version has collected Rs 19.6 crore, Telugu Rs 13 crore, Hindi Rs 18.5 crore, Tamil Rs 5.5 crore, and Malayalam Rs 5.25 crore. On the second day India net collection of the film is reported to be around Rs. 46 crore, and the film has surpassed Rs 100 crore in India in just two days.
‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ praised for visuals and music
On Saturday, the India net collection of ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ was recorded at Rs 6.83 crore till noon. With this, Rishab Shetty’s film has collected nearly Rs 115 crore in India on its third day. This initial success has brought unexpected revenue to the budget film that was made on a budget of Rs 125 crore. Fans and critics have given the film’s story, visuals, and music full praise.
Stars hail Rishab Shetty’s masterpiece
Directed by Rishab Shetty, ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ is rated as a masterpiece of Indian cinema. The list of those who praised the film includes many famous actor-directors, including Yash, Nivin Pauly, and Ram Gopal Varma. This showcases the quality of the film, the technical prowess, and the talent shown by Rishabh Shetty as a director and actor. Through this, ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ has taken a place in the hearts of cinema fans not only in India but also globally.
