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29 October 2025, 8 PM IST: Rishab Shetty’s epic Kantara: Chapter 1 continues its extraordinary run at the box office, now standing just shy of the Rs 600 crore milestone in India. On its 27th day, it amassed Rs 3.65 crore across all languages, taking its domestic haul to Rs 596.5 crore and its worldwide total to an astonishing Rs 855 crore. The film is now set to overtake the lifetime domestic gross of last year’s blockbuster Stree 2, which earned Rs 597.99 crore, establishing Kantara: Chapter 1 as one of India’s highest-grossing films ever.
Record Footfalls & OTT Release
With over 3.2 crore footfalls, Kantara: Chapter 1 has emerged as the most watched Indian film of 2025, beating out releases such as Chhaava. The Kannada mythological action drama has sustained strong collections nationwide, with the Hindi version contributing substantially to the figures. The film is scheduled for its digital premiere on Prime Video India this Friday, which may further fuel its popularity.
Box Office Breakdown
- Opening Week: Rs 337.4 crore
- Second Week: Rs 147.85 crore
- Third Week: Rs 78.85 crore
- Fourth Week (expected): Rs 37 crore
- Day 27: Rs 3.65 crore
- Worldwide: Rs 855 crore
The film’s rapid rise to the elite Rs 600 crore club has set new benchmarks for both regional and pan-India cinema, eclipsing competition ahead of its OTT release.
Industry Impact
Kantara: Chapter 1 has been lauded for its gripping narrative, cultural depth, and box-office prowess across languages. Trade analysts predict it will continue to outperform as its streaming debut approaches, bringing a landmark year for Indian cinema into sharper focus.
