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Kantara: Chapter 1 Scores Rs 60 Crore Day 1 in India, Second-Biggest Opening for a Kannada Film

Early tracking credits robust occupancies across languages, with the Hindi dub driving a sizable share.

Overview

  • Industry tracker Sacnilk pegs opening day India net at about Rs 60 crore, outpacing several major 2025 releases.
  • The film sold roughly 1 million tickets on day one and registered the second-biggest Kannada opening after KGF: Chapter 2, with high occupancy reported in Karnataka and strong showings in other regions.
  • Hindi contributed an estimated Rs 19–21 crore to the Day 1 total, underscoring the pan-India rollout alongside Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam versions.
  • Early reactions praise Rishab Shetty’s performance, large-scale spectacle and a rousing second half and climax, while some note a slower first half and pacing dips.
  • Multiple outlets report an approximately Rs 125 crore streaming-rights deal with Amazon Prime Video, which the platform has not officially confirmed.