Overview

• Rishab Shetty’s prequel released worldwide on October 2 across multiple languages and premium formats, expanding the Kantara universe to a pan-India audience.
• Trade tracker Sacnilk, as cited by Hindustan Times, estimates ₹47.76 crore on opening day, signaling a robust holiday debut.
• Advance bookings were strong before release, with reports citing over 4 lakh tickets sold and around ₹11 crore net in pre-sales.
• Audience reactions highlight Shetty’s performance, Arvind Kashyap’s visuals and B. Ajaneesh Loknath’s score, with widespread praise for the extended climax.
• Coverage notes large-scale production values, including a major war sequence involving 500-plus fighters, and reports suggest a high-value but unconfirmed Prime Video streaming deal with a possible late-October window.