‘Kantara chapter 1’, the long-awaited film, was released in theaters all over the world on October 2, 2025, Pan-India in five languages, including Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam. In just two days it has received a big answer from the audience. By combining traditional culture, nature and miraculous stories, this film has also received great praise from critics. The film has given a festive atmosphere to cinemas, especially in the Karnataka region.
Day 1 secures near Rs 90 crore all over the world, a fantastic Pan-India record
According to Sacnilk, the film had an impressive opening. Day 1 was India’s net collection alone Rs 61.85 crore over language. Breaking it has Kannada collected Rs 19.6 Crore, Telugu Rs 13 Crore, Hindi Rs 18.5 Crore, Tamil RS 5.5 Crore and Malayalam RS 5.25 Crore. The fact that the story, which began as a regional film, has created such a movement on a Pan-India scale has surprised not only the fans but also the industry. At the same time, the official cash register for day 1 revealed that the film has collected around RS 89 Crore globally on opening day.
Exceeds Rs 100 crore in just two days in India
‘Kantara chapter 1’ also did not lose its brilliance on the checkout on the second day. Day 2 collection is approximately RS 43.65 crore according to the first estimates. The film’s India Net collection has crossed Rs 105.5 crore in just two days. Trade sources predict that the weekend will see further increases in collections. The addition of new shows in some regions also reveals how much the hype movie has.
Rishab shetty delivers a unique film experience
‘Kantara chapter 1’ is directed by Rishabh Shetty, who has also played the lead in the film. Together with him, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram and Gulshan Devaiah have played important roles. By weaving life, beliefs and miraculous beliefs for people intertwined with nature, ‘edge chapter 1’ offers viewers a unique experience. The music for the film is composed by Ajneesh Loknath, and the cinematography is by Arvind Kashyap.
