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Released on Dussehra, Kantara Chapter 1 has smashed box office records, earning ₹437.65 crore in India. Praised for its gripping story and direction, it outshines blockbusters like Baahubali and Salaar, captivating audiences nationwide.
Unparalleled Box Office Performance by kantara Chapter 1
New Delhi: Rishabh Shetty's film "Kaantara: Chapter 1" created a sensation as soon as it hit theaters. Released on Dussehra, the film continues to attract audiences. It is a prequel to the 2022 superhit "Kaantara," and its script and screenplay have received tremendous praise from both audiences and critics.
Although the film was competing with Karan Johar's "Tulsi Kumari" and Sunny Sanskari's "Kaantara: Chapter 1" (Tulsi Kumari), it has attracted huge crowds in theaters. The film's story, direction, and presentation have captivated audiences, leading to its growing popularity.
According to box office tracking website Sacnilk, the film has grossed a net ₹437.65 crore in India so far. This figure surpasses Prabhas's Baahubali: The Beginning (420 crores) and Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire (404 crores). Meaning, Kaantara Chapter 1 has surpassed these blockbusters as well.
Kantara 1 Crosses ₹500 Cr Globally in 1st Week
Kantara: Chapter 1 roars past ₹500 Cr worldwide in first week, becomes Pan-India blockbuster
The film is based on events before Kantara and takes place approximately 1000 years ago. It depicts the conflict between 'Bereme' (Rishabh Shetty), a warrior from Kantara, and 'Kulashekhar' (Gulshan Devaiah), the new king of the Kadamba Kingdom. The king seeks to seize the resources of Kantara's forests, which Bereme challenges.
In March 2024, it was announced that Amazon Prime Video would release a digital version of the film after its theatrical release. According to reports, a deal worth ₹125 crore has been struck for the OTT rights.
The film will be released first in four South Indian languages (four weeks after release), while the Hindi dubbed version will be made available eight weeks later—by the end of November.
‘Kantara Chapter 1’: A 5,000-year-old story, enters the 300 crore club in 8 days
The film is directed by Rishab Shetty himself and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner of Hombale Films.
Kantara Chapter 1 has not only become a huge success in terms of revenue, but its story, acting, and presentation have also made it a memorable film. This film demonstrates the power of a good story and folklore when properly adapted to the big screen.
