

Rishabh Shetty’s Kaantara Chapter 1 has taken the box office by storm, earning ₹524.15 crore in just 18 days. Praised for its story, direction, and performances, the film saw strong Diwali earnings and continues its blockbuster run.
Kaantara Chapter 1 is creating a buzz everywhere
New Delhi: Rishabh Shetty's film "Kaantara Chapter 1" has created a huge buzz among audiences. The film is being praised not only for its story and direction but also for Rishabh Shetty's acting.
This film is the sequel to "Kaantara" (2022), which was already well-received by audiences. Now, its sequel has once again become a box office smash.
Rishabh Shetty spent three years making the sequel to "Kaantara." He wrote, directed, and also played the lead role. The film was released on October 2, 2025, and has performed exceptionally well in just 18 days.
Kantara Chapter 1 breaks records, surpasses Baahubali and Salaar with massive Box Office success
The film benefited significantly during Diwali. Audiences' holiday and festive mood further boosted the film's box office collections. According to preliminary reports from Sacnilk, the film had earned ₹17.50 crore (approximately $1.7 billion) by the 18th day.
Unparalleled Box Office Performance by kantara Chapter 1
This brings the film's total collection to ₹524.15 crore (approximately $5.24 billion), a significant achievement.
The film had a strong first week and continued to hold strong in the following days. Here's a breakdown of the daily earnings:
'Kantara Chapter 1' has proven in its first 18 days that it's not just a film but an experience. Rishab Shetty's multifaceted talent—writing, directing, and acting—has taken the film to new heights.
Its earnings increased further during Diwali, and now crossing the ₹500 crore mark makes it one of the biggest films of the year. If this pace of earnings continues, the film could break even more records in the coming days.