Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ has reportedly surpassed ‘Chhaava’ to become 2025’s highest-grossing Indian film, crossing ₹800 crore worldwide. While Hombale Films claims ₹809 crore, Sacnilk reports a lower figure, highlighting a discrepancy in the reported box office numbers. The film’s performance places it at the top of the 2025 charts, ahead of other major releases.
The title of 2025’s highest-grossing Indian film has shifted from Chhaava to Kantara Chapter 1, as Rishab Shetty’s film crossed ₹800 crore worldwide, surpassing Chhaava’s lifetime total of Rs 807 crore.Hombale Films, the studio behind Kantara Chapter 1, reported that the period actioner earned Rs 717 crore worldwide in its first two weeks. In its third week, the film added Rs 38 crore net in India over the weekend and Rs 92 crore gross globally in six days, bringing its total to Rs 809 crore—surpassing Chhaava’s lifetime collection of Rs 807 crore.However, according to Sacnilk, Kantara Chapter 1 is still short of Chhaava’s record. Its 21-day worldwide total at around Rs 775 crore, with Rs 563.50 crore net from India and about $13 million from overseas. An English-language version is scheduled to release later this month.
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 croreDay 12 (2nd Monday) – Rs 13.35 croreDay 13 (2nd Tuesday) – Rs 13.50 croreDay 14 (2nd Wednesday) – Rs 10.5 croreDay 15 (3rd Thursday) – Rs 9 croreDay 16 (3rd Friday) – Rs 8.50 croreDay 17 (3rd Saturday) – Rs 12.75 croreDay 18 (3rd Sunday) – Rs 17 croreDay 19 (3rd Monday) – Rs 11.65 croreDay 20 (3rd Tuesday) – Rs 11.75 croreDay 21 (3rd Wednesday) – Rs 10.25 crore Day 22 (3rd Thursday) – Rs 6 crore (Early estimate)Total – Rs 563.50 croreIn 2025’s highest-grossing Indian films, Kantara Chapter 1 and Chhaava lead the chart, followed by Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara at Rs 576 crore worldwide. Rajinikanth’s Coolie ranks fourth with over Rs 500 crore, and Yash Raj Films’ War 2 is fifth with Rs 365 crore. Other notable performers crossing Rs 300 crore include Mahavatar Narsimha, OG, and Lokah Chapter 1. Among Hindi films, only Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par makes the top 10, just behind Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan. 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.
