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Kannada Film Kantara: Chapter 1 Becomes Surprise Blockbuster
12 Oct
Summary
- Kantara: Chapter 1 earns 398.15 crore net, 273.15 crore ROI
- Film made on 125 crore budget, secures "super duper hit" verdict
- Strong word-of-mouth and lack of competition drive massive success
As of October 12th, 2025, the Kannada film Kantara: Chapter 1 has emerged as a surprise blockbuster. The movie, starring Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah, has been dominating the box office since its impressive opening week.
In the 8-day extended opening week, Kantara: Chapter 1 amassed 337.4 crores. On the 9th day, it displayed an upward trend, scoring 22.25 crores. And on the 10th day, it saw a massive jump of 73.03%, earning an estimated 38.5 crores.
Reportedly, the film was made on a budget of 125 crores. However, it has now earned 398.15 crore net, making a return on investment (ROI) of 273.15 crores, which equals 218.52% returns at the Indian box office. According to Koimoi's parameters, Kantara: Chapter 1 has secured a "super duper hit" verdict.
The strong word-of-mouth and lack of strong competition have been the driving factors behind the film's massive success. With a lot of fuel left in the tank, the Rishab Shetty-starrer is expected to continue making significant returns in the long run.
