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Kantara Crushes Bollywood Blockbuster Raid 2 in Surprise Box Office Upset
6 Oct
Summary
- Kantara Chapter 1 earns 75 crores in 4-day opening weekend
- Surpasses Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 to become 6th highest opener of 2025
- Hombale Films' production emerges as highest-grossing South film in Hindi belt
In a surprising box office upset, Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 has dominated the Hindi market, outperforming Bollywood's Raid 2 in its opening weekend. The period mythological action film has emerged as the highest-grossing South film of 2025 in the Hindi belt, earning an impressive 75 crores in its 4-day extended opening weekend.
Kantara's performance has been nothing short of remarkable. The film not only saw a significant jump in its day 4 earnings, raking in 23 crores, but it has also surpassed Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 to claim the 6th highest opening weekend of the year. This achievement underscores the growing appeal of regional cinema and the audience's willingness to embrace diverse storytelling.
With its captivating narrative and strong word-of-mouth, Kantara has managed to capture the attention of moviegoers, overshadowing its Bollywood counterparts. The film's success is a testament to the hard work and vision of Rishab Shetty, who has directed and starred in this production by Hombale Films.
