What is the box office performance of Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1?

Kantara Chapter 1 has earned 75 crores in its 4-day opening weekend, making it the highest-grossing South film of 2025 in the Hindi belt.

How does Kantara Chapter 1 compare to Bollywood film Raid 2?

Kantara Chapter 1 has surpassed Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 to become the 6th highest opening weekend of 2025, showcasing its strong performance against a Bollywood biggie.

What is the significance of Kantara Chapter 1's success?

Kantara's success underscores the growing appeal of regional cinema and the audience's willingness to embrace diverse storytelling, as the film has managed to capture the attention of moviegoers and overshadow its Bollywood counterparts.

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Kantara Crushes Bollywood Blockbuster Raid 2 in Surprise Box Office Upset

6 Oct

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Summary

Kantara Chapter 1 earns 75 crores in 4-day opening weekend
Surpasses Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 to become 6th highest opener of 2025
Hombale Films' production emerges as highest-grossing South film in Hindi belt

Kantara Crushes Bollywood Blockbuster Raid 2 in Surprise Box Office Upset

In a surprising box office upset, Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 has dominated the Hindi market, outperforming Bollywood's Raid 2 in its opening weekend. The period mythological action film has emerged as the highest-grossing South film of 2025 in the Hindi belt, earning an impressive 75 crores in its 4-day extended opening weekend.

Kantara's performance has been nothing short of remarkable. The film not only saw a significant jump in its day 4 earnings, raking in 23 crores, but it has also surpassed Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 to claim the 6th highest opening weekend of the year. This achievement underscores the growing appeal of regional cinema and the audience's willingness to embrace diverse storytelling.