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Kantara: Chapter 1’ Races Past ₹370 Crore Worldwide; Day 6 India Total Nears ₹270 Crore

The producers urge viewers to avoid imitating sacred Daiva rituals after a viral theatre stunt drew criticism.

Overview

  • Industry trackers report a five‑day worldwide gross of about ₹370 crore, including roughly ₹307 crore in India and ₹63 crore overseas.
  • Domestic collections stood at approximately ₹255.75 crore net through day five, with day‑six updates pushing the India total to around ₹273 crore by early evening.
  • In Karnataka, the film’s opening‑weekend haul of about ₹79 crore surpassed the state’s benchmark set by KGF: Chapter 2.
  • The makers at Hombale Films issued a public appeal asking audiences not to mimic Daiva personas, following a viral Dindigul screening where a fan entered dressed as a Daiva.
  • Celebrity and political endorsements continue, with KL Rahul praising the film and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta lauding its portrayal of spiritual and cultural heritage.