Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 has turned out to be a massive box office hit. Not only has Rishab written and directed the film, but he also plays the lead role. Produced by Hombale Films, the original Kannada movie Kantara Chapter 1 had an outstanding opening over the Dussehra weekend and has continued to perform impressively during the weekdays as well. After passing the crucial Monday test with flying colours, let’s see how much the film earned on its sixth day — Tuesday.
‘Kantara Chapter 1’ Day 6 Box Office Collection
Kantara Chapter 1 has become a storm at the box office. The audience is flocking to theatres in large numbers even on weekdays, showing the film’s strong hold and word-of-mouth power. The movie, made on a budget of ₹125 crore, has already crossed its production cost within just a week, filling the producers’ pockets with profits. Looking at the current response, it’s clear that this blockbuster is not slowing down anytime soon.
According to Sacnilk’s early estimates, Kantara Chapter 1 collected ₹33.5 crore on Tuesday (Day 6), taking its total earnings to ₹290.25 crore in six days.
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‘Kantara Chapter 1’ Day-Wise Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | Collection (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 [Thursday] | Opening Day | 61.85 |
| Day 2 [Friday] | 45.4 | |
| Day 3 [Saturday] | 55 | |
| Day 4 [Sunday] | 63 | |
| Day 5 [Monday] | 31.5 | |
| Day 6 [Tuesday] | 33.5 (early estimate) | |
| Total (6 Days) | — | ₹290.25 crore |
How Far Is ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ from the ₹300 Crore Mark?
The film has created chaos at the box office, earning ₹290.25 crore in just six days, which means it has already made over 125% profit. Now, it stands just ₹10 crore short of entering the ₹300 crore club. Trade analysts predict that the movie will easily cross this milestone on Wednesday. All eyes are now on the box office to see how high Kantara Chapter 1 can soar.
About ‘Kantara Chapter 1’
Kantara Chapter 1 is a prequel to the 2022 Kannada blockbuster Kantara. The film stars Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, and Jayaram in key roles. Set nearly a thousand years before the original story, the movie focuses on Bharma (played by Rishab Shetty) — a tribal warrior who fights for the autonomy and dignity of his people.
With its powerful storytelling, breathtaking visuals, and emotional depth, Kantara Chapter 1 has once again proven Rishab Shetty’s mastery as an actor, writer, and filmmaker.