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'Kantara: Chapter 1' Becomes Second Highest-Grossing Kannada Film Ever
8 Oct
Summary
- 'Kantara: Chapter 1' prequel to 2022 hit film
- Earned $7 million overseas in first 6 days
- Surpassed lifetime business of 'Kantara' and 'KGF Chapter 1'
The prequel to the 2022 hit film 'Kantara', titled 'Kantara: Chapter 1', has been making a significant impact at the box office. According to the article, the film was released worldwide on October 2 and had an opening of ₹60 crore in India. Over the past few days, it has continued to see solid growth due to positive word of mouth, not just in India but globally as well.
In the first six days, the film has collected $7 million in international territories, taking its worldwide collection to ₹414 crore. This is a remarkable achievement, as the film has now surpassed the lifetime business of 'Kantara' and 'KGF Chapter 1', emerging as the second-highest-grossing Kannada film ever, behind only 'KGF: Chapter 2'.
The film's success has been further highlighted by its performance in comparison to other recent blockbusters, such as Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' (₹413 crore) and 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' (₹411 crore). 'Kantara: Chapter 1' has firmly established itself as one of the biggest money-spinners, not just this year, but in the last few years as well.
