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Kantara: Chapter 1’ Ends First Week Above ₹300 Crore in India, Tops ₹400 Crore Worldwide

Makers also urged fans to stop imitating Daiva characters, citing cultural sensitivity.

Overview

  • Industry tracker estimates put the India net at roughly ₹312 crore in seven days, marking a strong first-week finish across languages.
  • Worldwide grosses have crossed ₹400 crore, with the producers claiming ₹427.5 crore in six days and projecting further gains.
  • The film is now reported as the second-highest-grossing Kannada title of all time globally, surpassing the original Kantara’s lifetime total.
  • Trade updates highlight robust showings in Karnataka and Hindi markets, alongside weaker holds in parts of the Telugu states.
  • Hombale Films issued an appeal asking audiences not to mimic Daiva portrayals in public, saying such acts trivialise Tulu religious practice.