What is the current box office performance of Kantara Chapter 1 in India?

Kantara Chapter 1, the Kannada mythological action film directed by Rishab Shetty, has accumulated 193.62 crores at the Hindi box office after 22 days of release, and is poised to cross the 200 crore milestone soon.

How does Kantara Chapter 1's performance compare to other major Hindi releases in 2025?

Kantara Chapter 1 has surpassed the collections of Housefull 5 (198.41 crores) and is now the 5th highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025, showcasing its remarkable performance.

What is the production cost and return on investment for the Hindi release of Kantara Chapter 1?

Hombale Films, the production house behind Kantara, spent an estimated 60 crores for the Hindi release of the film. In just three weeks, the makers have already minted impressive returns of 223% on their investment.

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Kantara Prequel Soars Towards 200 Crore Club at Hindi Box Office

24 Oct

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Summary

Kantara Chapter 1 nears 200 crore milestone at Hindi box office
Rishab Shetty's film outperforms competition from Thamma and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat
Kantara becomes 5th highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025

Kantara Prequel Soars Towards 200 Crore Club at Hindi Box Office

As of October 24th, 2025, the Kannada mythological action film Kantara Chapter 1 is enjoying a fantastic run at the Hindi box office. The Rishab Shetty-starrer has been steadily climbing towards the prestigious 200 crore club, despite facing stiff competition from other releases like Thamma and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat.

On day 22, the film managed to accumulate 4 crores, despite a partial holiday due to Bhai Dooj. This minimal drop of around 15% showcases the film's strong hold on the audience. With its overall box office collection now standing at 193.62 crores, Kantara Chapter 1 is poised to make a cakewalk entry into the 200 crore club in the coming days.

Furthermore, the film's impressive performance has also allowed it to surpass the collections of Housefull 5 (198.41 crores) and emerge as the 5th highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025. This is a remarkable achievement for a Kannada language film, solidifying its status as a pan-India sensation.