Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ continues its impressive run, crossing the Rs 450 crore mark in India. The film recently saw a strong second weekend, though collections have since slowed. Veteran actor Suniel Shetty attended a special screening, praising the movie’s profound connection to roots and calling it a true representation of Indian cinema.
Rishab Shetty starrer Kantara Chapter 1 has been creating buzz among audiences and the film industry since its release on October 2. After a strong second weekend with rising collections, the film’s pace has now slowed down. However, it crossed the Rs 450 crore mark in India.
Second weekend collections
According to a report in Sacnilk, the film enjoyed a strong second weekend at the box office. The film earned Rs 39 crore on its second Saturday and Rs 39.75 crore on Sunday, bringing its weekend total to Rs 78.75 crore. However, collections dropped sharply on the second Monday, with the film earning only Rs 13.50 crore. Its total domestic box office collection now stands at Rs 451.90 crore.
Comparison with other blockbusters
While the film has surpassed several major blockbusters such as Rajinikanth’s Jailer (Rs 348.55 crore), Baahubali: The Beginning (Rs 420 crore), Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (Rs 406 crore), and Saiyaara (Rs 329 crore), Kantara Chapter 1 is yet to beat the lifetime collection of Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava (Rs 601.54 crore), which remains the highest-grossing film of 2025.
Kantara Chapter 1’ day-wise Box Office collection
Day 1 (Thursday) – Rs 61.85 croreDay 2 (Friday) – Rs 45.40 croreDay 3 (Saturday) – Rs 55.00 croreDay 4 (Sunday) – Rs 63.00 croreDay 5 (Monday) – Rs 31.50 croreDay 6 (Tuesday) – Rs 34.25 croreDay 7 (Wednesday) – Rs 25.25 croreDay 8 (Thursday) – Rs 21.15 croreWeek 1 Total – Rs 337.40 croreDay 9 (2nd Friday) – Rs 22.00 croreDay 10 (2nd Saturday) – Rs 39 croreDay 11 (2nd Sunday) – Rs 39 crore Day 12 (2nd Monday) – Rs 13.50 crore (early estimates)Total – Rs 451.90 crore
Suniel Shetty attends special screening
Suniel Shetty recently attended the special screening of ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ held in Mumbai. Soon after, Rishab Shetty took to his Instagram and X accounts to share two photos with the Hindi cinema actor from the event and thanked him. The caption of the post read, “A special evening, made more special with @suniel.shetty Anna’s presence. Grateful for your love and support for #KantaraChapter1 (beating heart emoji).”
Suniel Shetty praises the film
Earlier, the veteran Bollywood actor had praised Rishab for delivering a phenomenal cinematic experience with ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’. He posted, “Last night, Kantara didn’t just touch my heart—it coursed through my veins. I experienced goosebumps, tears, pride, and tranquility… all at once.”The post further read, “I suppose—that’s the essence of true cinema—it connects you to your roots. This is what Indian cinema genuinely represents—when it reflects our land, our people, our deities… it becomes sacred. And as long as we remain faithful to these narratives, there can never be poor cinema.”Suniel concluded his post, “Rishab Shetty—and the entire Kantara crew—take a bow. Only someone deeply connected and passionate about his heritage could have crafted something this impactful. This experience will linger with me… for a very, very long time.”Directed by Rishab Shetty, the film is a prequel to the 2022 hit ‘Kantara’. It stars Jayaram, Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, Pramod Shetty, Rakesh Poojari, and others. The film was released in theaters on October 2, 2025.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
