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Kantara Fever Sweeps Fans Nationwide, Earns Over $150M in India
5 Oct
Summary
- Kantara Chapter 1 earns $90M on opening day
- Film explores ancient Buta Kola ritual
- Fans dress as deities, hail Rishab Shetty as "Divine Star"
Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 has taken the box office by storm, earning over $150 million in India and nearly $200 million globally in just 3 days since its release on October 2, 2022. The film, which Shetty both directed and starred in, has struck a chord with audiences across the country, who have been captivated by its exploration of ancient roots and the Buta Kola ritual.
During a recent screening in Dindigul, a fan even appeared dressed as a deity, thrilling the audience and cementing Shetty's status as a "Divine Star" in the eyes of his devoted fans. This follows a similar incident in Bangalore, where another fan turned devotional after watching the film's first day, first show.
Kantara Chapter 1 is a prequel to Shetty's 2022 release, Kantara, and features a talented ensemble cast that includes Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, Gulshan Devaiah, and Kishore. The film's music, composed by Ajanesh Loknath, has also been praised for adding to the divine feel of the visuals, which were captured by cinematographer Arvind S. Kashyap.
As the Kantara fever continues to sweep the nation, audiences can expect more surprises and devotional moments from this captivating cinematic experience.
