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Kantara Conquers 2025: Becomes Highest-Grossing South Indian Film

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  • Kantara Chapter 1 is now the highest-grossing South Indian film of 2025
  • It has surpassed Rajinikanth's Coolie and Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
  • Kantara is the third-highest-grossing Indian film of 2025, behind Chhaava and Saiyaara
Kantara Conquers 2025: Becomes Highest-Grossing South Indian Film

As of October 13th, 2025, Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 has emerged as the highest-grossing South Indian film of the year. In just 10 days, the mythological epic has managed to surpass every other South Indian release of 2025, including the likes of Rajinikanth's Coolie and Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra.

Kantara Chapter 1 has now secured the third spot among the highest-grossing Indian films of 2025, with a global gross collection of 560.81 crore*. It stands behind Chhaava's 827.06 crore and Saiyaara's 570.67 crore. If the film maintains its momentum until the Diwali holiday, it is expected to overtake Chhaava and become the second-highest-grossing Indian film of the year.

The success of Kantara Chapter 1 has dethroned Rajinikanth from the top spot of the highest-grossing South Indian films of 2025. Coolie, which earned 516.93 crore at the worldwide box office, now trails behind Rishab Shetty's magnum opus.

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Kantara Chapter 1 is a mythological epic film directed by Rishab Shetty that has become the highest-grossing South Indian film of 2025.
Kantara Chapter 1 has grossed 560.81 crore* at the worldwide box office, making it the third-highest-grossing Indian film of 2025.
Kantara Chapter 1 has surpassed Rajinikanth's Coolie, which previously held the top spot for highest-grossing South Indian film of 2025.

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