'Kantara Chapter 1' Roars at Box Office: Rishab Shetty Film Hits ₹255.75 Crore in 5 Days, Dominates Kannada Cinema

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 has taken the box office by storm. Ever since its strong Dussehra opening, fans haven’t stopped praising the film. As it enters the weekdays from today (October 6), the daily collections are expected to see a slight drop.According to the latest update from Sacnilk, Rishab Shetty’s film earned Rs 30.50 crore on its first Monday. With this, its total collection in India has reached Rs 255.75 crore in just five days.Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1 Movie ReviewThe film had an overall 72.70 percent Kannada Occupancy, 36.52 percent Telugu Occupancy, 17.67 percent Hindi Occupancy, 43.13 percent Tamil Occupancy and 40.01 percent Malayalam Occupancy on Monday, October 06, 2025.Kantara Chapter 1 set the cash registers ringing at the box office on day 1 with a massive Rs 61.85 crore. It maintained strong momentum throughout its first weekend. Over the past few days, it has shattered box office records, becoming the highest-grossing Kannada film of the year. The film has surpassed Su From So (Rs 92 crore net in India last month) as well as big releases like Sitaare Zameen Par (Rs 167 crore), Lokah Chapter 1 (Rs 153 crore), and even the domestic collection of KGF Chapter 1 (Rs 185 crore).Kantara Chapter 1 is set a thousand years before the events of the first film. It is the story of a clash between the jungle village of Kantara and the neighbouring kingdom of Kadamba. Berme (Rishab Shetty), a brave warrior from Kantara, stands up against Kulasekhara (Gulshan Devaiah), who seeks to exploit and dominate their land. The film ends with a hint of Kantara Chapter 2.Along with Rishab Shetty in the lead, the film also stars Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah. The original Kantara was a surprise blockbuster, earning over Rs 400 crore worldwide on a modest Rs 15 crore budget.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietary sources and diverse public data. While we strive for accuracy, all figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the project's box office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions on [email protected].