'Kantara Chapter 1' makes waves at box office: Details
"Kantara Chapter 1," a Kannada historical action drama directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, is making headlines in 2025 for its record-breaking run.
Set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka, the film follows warrior Berme's clash with Kulasekhara, son of a Kadamba ruler.
With strong performances from Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah, the movie blends rooted storytelling with striking visuals—and it's even getting a special screening at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 5.
'Kantara' beats 'Mirai,' 'Kesari Chapter 2' on day 1
The film pulled in ₹61.85 crore on day one and ₹45 crore on day two—totaling ₹106.85 crore net across India in just two days!
By day three, it had crossed ₹140 crore domestically and ₹150 crore worldwide, beating out recent releases like "Mirai" and "Kesari Chapter 2."
The Hindi version alone reportedly brought in ₹31 crore within two days.
Film receives accolades from industry stalwarts
Industry big names like Ram Gopal Varma, Jr NTR, and Prabhas have praised the film for its impact.
If you're into epic stories with powerful visuals (and want to see what all the buzz is about), "Kantara Chapter 1" is definitely worth your time this weekend!