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.
3 Years of Hard Work Achieved
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
Strong Diwali Earnings
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.
This brings the film’s total collection to ₹524.15 crore (approximately $5.24 billion), a significant achievement.
Day-wise Collection—A Look at Daily Earnings
The film had a strong first week and continued to hold strong in the following days. Here’s a breakdown of the daily earnings:
- Day 1: ₹61.85 crore
- Day 2: ₹45.40 crore
- Day 3: ₹55.00 crore
- Day 4: ₹63.00 crore
- Day 5: ₹31.25 crore
- Day 6: ₹34.25 crore
- Day 7: ₹25.25 crore
- Day 8: ₹20.50 crore
- Day 9: ₹22.25 crore
- Day 10: ₹39.00 crore
- Day 11: ₹39.75 crore
- Day 12: ₹13.35 crore
- Day 13: ₹14.15 crore
- Day 14: ₹10.50 crore
- Day 15: ₹8.85 crore
- Day 16: ₹8.50 crore
- Day 17: ₹12.90 crore
- Day 18: ₹17.50 crore (early figures)
A box office superhit
‘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.