Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 has seen a dip in box office collections, nearing Rs 600 crore. The film is set for an OTT release on October 31. Director Atlee praised Shetty’s work, calling him an inspiration. The prequel will be available in Kannada and dubbed versions. Early estimates show a collection of Rs 2.50 crore on day 28.
After a dream run at the box office, Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 has witnessed a dip in collections. The film has fallen short of the Rs 600 crore mark.
Day 28 collection
According to early estimates in industry tracker Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 2.50 crore on its day 28 at the domestic box office, taking its total to Rs 599.15 crore. The report also stated that it had an overall 11.44 percent Kannada, 8.79 percent Telugu, 13.37 percent Hindi, and 17.39 percent Tamil occupancy on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
OTT release
Meanwhile, Kantara Chapter 1 is already set to make its OTT release on October 31.Making the announcement on Monday, the OTT platform wrote, “get ready to witness the LEGENDary adventure of BERME (fire emoji). #KantaraALegendChapter1OnPrime, October 31.”The makers also shared a trailer featuring a key scene where Rishab’s character, Berme, and his men gear up for battle. The film will release in Kannada, along with dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.
Atlee lauds Kantara Chapter 1
In a conversation with India Today, Atlee shared that despite being abroad, he couldn’t resist catching Rishab Shetty’s much-awaited prequel. “I was in Amsterdam when the film was released. On day one, I watched it in theatres. I drove for about two and a half hours to the theatre to watch it. Immediately after, I called Rishab, who is a good friend of mine and someone I have great respect for,” Atlee said.Calling him a great inspiration for all filmmakers, he said, “After seeing the film, I can say he is a wonderful inspiration for all filmmakers. What he has pulled off is something that is not humanly possible. As a director, I can say it is incredibly difficult to execute such a film. But he’s also the actor in it, the hero and it’s not just a character to play. It takes a lot of rhythm within you to bring that out.”DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietary sources and diverse public data. While we strive for accuracy, all figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the project’s box office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions on toientertainment@timesinternet.in. Go to Source
