What is the box office performance of Kantara Chapter 1?

Kantara Chapter 1, the sequel to the hit film Kantara, has earned ₹106.85 crore in its first two days, a significant improvement over the original film's ₹4.6 crore in the same period.

How does the occupancy rate of Kantara Chapter 1 compare to other films?

Kantara Chapter 1 has maintained a consistently high occupancy rate, averaging 82.31% across shows. This includes 60.03% occupancy in morning shows, 90.73% in afternoon shows, 86.48% in evening shows, and 92% in night shows.

What is the release strategy for Kantara Chapter 1?

Kantara Chapter 1 has been released across a wide range of screens, with close to 1,500 shows in Kannada, over 1,000 in Telugu, and a staggering 4,683 in Hindi - more than double the number of Hindi screenings compared to the original Kantara film.

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Kantara Chapter 1 Earns ₹106.85 Crore in 2 Days, Poised for ₹200 Crore Weekend

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Summary

Kantara Chapter 1 earned ₹45 crore on its second day
First Kantara film earned ₹4.6 crore in initial 2 days
Kantara Chapter 1 occupancy averaged 82.31% across shows
Film running in over 1,500 Kannada, 1,000 Telugu, and 4,683 Hindi screens

Kantara Chapter 1 Earns ₹106.85 Crore in 2 Days, Poised for ₹200 Crore Weekend

As of October 4th, 2025, Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 has emerged as a box office sensation, earning a remarkable ₹106.85 crore in its first two days. This is a stark contrast to the performance of the original Kantara film, which managed to collect only around ₹4.6 crore in its initial two-day run.

The sequel's impressive opening has industry analysts predicting that it could potentially cross the ₹200 crore mark over the upcoming weekend. This would place Kantara Chapter 1 in a similar league to the 2019 blockbuster War 2, which had opened to ₹110 crore in its first two days.

What's particularly noteworthy is the film's consistently high occupancy rates throughout the day. The morning and afternoon shows recorded occupancy of 60.03% and 90.73%, respectively, while the evening and night shows filled 86.48% and 92% of the seats. Overall, the average occupancy for Kantara Chapter 1 stood at a remarkable 82.31%.