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Kannada Blockbuster 'Kantara' Dethrones KGF Franchise as Most Profitable
26 Oct
Summary
- Kantara Chapter 1 surpasses KGF franchise in box office profits
- Rishab Shetty's mythological epic becomes most profitable Kannada franchise
- Kantara franchise delivers better returns on investment than KGF films
In a remarkable turn of events, the Kantara franchise by Rishab Shetty has surpassed Yash's KGF films to become the most profitable Kannada franchise at the box office as of October 2026. Kantara Chapter 1, the first installment of the mythological epic, has pushed the entire franchise to dethrone the KGF films and deliver better returns on investment.
The box office success of Kantara has rewritten history for the Sandalwood industry. The franchise has now emerged as the most profitable Kannada film series, outperforming the two action blockbusters of the KGF franchise. Rishab Shetty's unique storytelling and the film's strong connect with the local audience have been key factors behind this unprecedented achievement.
With the Kantara franchise continuing to captivate audiences, the future looks bright for Sandalwood cinema. The industry is abuzz with excitement as filmmakers and fans eagerly await the next chapter in Rishab Shetty's cinematic universe.
