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Kantara: Chapter 1 Soars to Rs 60 Crore Opening Day on Holiday Launch

Early ticketing and audience trends point to strong weekend momentum for Rishab Shetty’s prequel.

Overview

  • Industry tracker Sacnilk pegs day‑one India net at about Rs 60 crore, with media estimating roughly Rs 19–21 crore from the Hindi version.
  • Trade reports say the film sold around 1 million tickets and posted high occupancy across Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam, boosted by a wide multi‑format rollout.
  • Overseas starts are solid, with North America early receipts reported above $500,000.
  • Early reactions highlight Shetty’s on‑screen impact, music and visuals, with many calling the climax a standout and several reviews noting a slower first half.
  • Media outlets report a major post‑theatrical deal with Amazon Prime Video and note hints of further chapters, though key details have not been officially confirmed.