Box office: 'Kantara Chapter 1' (Hindi) crosses ₹200cr mark
"Kantara Chapter 1" (Hindi) is cruising toward the ₹200 crore mark at the Indian box office and is expected to cross it after 24 days.
On Saturday alone, it pulled in about ₹4.25 crore and sold over 53,000 tickets on BookMyShow—leaving new Bollywood releases like "Thamma" and "Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat" trailing behind.
Film's journey so far
Despite fewer screens during Diwali and tough competition, "Kantara" kept its momentum, especially in Maharashtra and other regional markets.
It's now among the top-grossing Hindi-dubbed South Indian films, with especially strong performance in Maharashtra.
The film saw a strong 17% morning occupancy rate, showing audiences are still turning up weeks after release.
Why 'Kantara' clicked with audiences
Blending local folklore with social drama and rural storytelling, "Kantara Chapter 1" (Hindi) has really clicked with viewers across India—not just in its home region.
Its success shows that stories rooted deeply in culture can connect with people everywhere, making it a true pan-Indian hit.