Rishab Shetty’s much-awaited film Kantara Chapter 1 finally hit theatres today, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra. The film clashed with Varun Dhawan’s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, but Varun’s movie hasn’t really made much impact on its box office run.
From the very first shows, Kantara Chapter 1 has started smashing records. Even though it has only been a few hours since its release, the film is already on its way to becoming one of the biggest openers of 2025. Let’s take a look at how much the film has earned so far.
Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office Collection
According to box office tracking portal Sacnilk, by 6:10 pm the film had already collected ₹43.28 crore. These are just early estimates and the numbers may change with time. Updates will continue to come in as collections rise further.
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Becomes the Biggest Sandalwood Opener of 2025
Earlier this year, the Kannada film Ekka held the record for the biggest opening with ₹1.45 crore on day one. Within just a few hours, Kantara Chapter 1 has shattered that record to claim the No.1 spot.
Not only that, the film has already surpassed the lifetime collection of Ekka (₹9.76 crore).
Among the Highest Opening Films of 2025
Trade website Koimoi had predicted that Kantara Chapter 1 could open in the range of ₹40–45 crore, but the film has already gone beyond expectations. It has entered the list of Top 10 highest opening films of 2025 within hours of release.
With strong word of mouth, the film could even break into the Top 5.
Here’s the list of 2025’s Top 10 Highest Openers:
- They Call Him OG – ₹87.45 crore (including paid previews)
- Coolie – ₹65 crore
- Game Changer – ₹54 crore
- War 2 – ₹52.5 crore
- Hari Hara Veera Mallu – ₹47.5 crore
- Kantara Chapter 1 – ₹43.28 crore
- Chhava – ₹33.10 crore
- Sikandar – ₹30.06 crore
- Good Bad Ugly – ₹29.25 crore
- Vidyamuyarchi – ₹27 crore
- Housefull 5 – ₹24.5 crore
About Kantara Chapter 1
Kantara Chapter 1 is the sequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara. Just like the first film, it has been directed by Rishab Shetty. The movie also stars Rukmini Vasanth and Gulshan Devaiah in key roles.