Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ continues to shine at the box office, even three weeks after its release. Released during Dussehra, the film has captured the attention of audiences across India and overseas. Its strong run through the Diwali week has helped it cross the Rs 550 crore mark in India.

‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ box office collection day 21

According to industry tracker Sacnilk, as of 6.05 pm, ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ earned around Rs 6.75 crore net in India on its twenty-first day across all languages. This takes the total box office collection in India to Rs 553.85 crore net.

‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ box office journey

The movie has shown impressive numbers in the past few days, earning Rs 8.5 crore on Friday, Rs 12.75 crore on Saturday, Rs 17 crore on Sunday, Rs 11.65 crore on Monday, and Rs 11.95 crore on Tuesday. In its second week, ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ collected Rs 147.85 crore, following a massive Rs 337.4 crore in its first week.

Film continues to appeal across India

Though a Kannada film, ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ has found audiences in other states as well. It has been well received in the Hindi belt, Telugu states, and Tamil Nadu, besides overseas markets. The film’s universal themes and gripping story have helped it connect with viewers beyond Karnataka, making it a true pan-India hit.

The film was initially expected to release on Amazon Prime Video around October 30, roughly four weeks after its theatrical debut. However, with ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ continuing to perform strongly at the box office both in India and abroad, the streaming date is now uncertain. There is a possibility that the OTT release may be postponed to allow the film to earn more in theatres.

About ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’

Set in pre-colonial Karnataka during the reign of the Kadambas from Banavasi, ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ tells the story of the tribals of the Kantara forest and their conflict with a tyrannical king. The film stars Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, Gulshan Devaiah, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, P D Satish Chandra, and Prakash Thuminad.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 toientertainment@timesinternet.in.