Kantara Conquers 2025: Becomes Highest-Grossing South Indian Film

As of October 13th, 2025, Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 has emerged as the highest-grossing South Indian film of the year. In just 10 days, the mythological epic has managed to surpass every other South Indian release of 2025, including the likes of Rajinikanth's Coolie and Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra.

Kantara Chapter 1 has now secured the third spot among the highest-grossing Indian films of 2025, with a global gross collection of 560.81 crore*. It stands behind Chhaava's 827.06 crore and Saiyaara's 570.67 crore. If the film maintains its momentum until the Diwali holiday, it is expected to overtake Chhaava and become the second-highest-grossing Indian film of the year.

The success of Kantara Chapter 1 has dethroned Rajinikanth from the top spot of the highest-grossing South Indian films of 2025. Coolie, which earned 516.93 crore at the worldwide box office, now trails behind Rishab Shetty's magnum opus.