Rishab Shetty’s Kantara became a huge blockbuster across Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi, creating strong buzz for its prequel Kantara Chapter 1. With massive theatrical business and the benefit of Dasara holidays, the film opened strongly. Despite minor complaints, it received positive talk overall, leading to excellent day-one collections and setting high momentum at the box office.
Let’s have a look now:
| Nizam | 4.2 crore |
| Ceded | 1.95 crore |
| Uttarandhra | 1.35 crore |
| East | 0.70 crore |
| West | 0.45 crore |
| Guntur | 9.95 crore |
| Krishna | 0.90 crore |
| Nellore | 0.36 crore |
| AP+Telangana Total | 10.86 crore |
| Rest of India | 0.10 crore |
| Total Worldwide | 10.96 crores (share) (Telugu version) |
Kantara Chapter 1 Telugu version did Rs. 85 crores business, needs Rs. 86 crores to break even. Day 1 share is Rs.10.96 crores with Rs. 20 crores gross. Still, Rs. 75 crores more needed. Day 2 bookings look strong; weekend collections are crucial.
