New Delhi: Rishabh Shetty’s Kannada film “Kantara Chapter 1” has maintained its strong hold at the box office. The film has already grossed nearly ₹500 crore and is soon poised to surpass that mark. Its earnings are steadily rising, indicating that the film’s popularity among audiences shows no signs of waning.
Extreme earnings on a low budget, surpassing even “Pushpa 2”
Most notably, “Kantara Chapter 1” has earned many times its budget. The film’s budget was only ₹125 crore, yet within 15 days, it has grossed approximately ₹681 crore. This means the film has collected approximately 545% of its budget.
In contrast, Allu Arjun’s superhit film “Pushpa 2” had a budget of ₹500 crore and grossed approximately ₹1234 crore, representing approximately 348% of its budget. Accordingly, ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ has surpassed ‘Pushpa 2’ in terms of profit.
The Earning Journey of ‘Kantara Chapter 1’
The film earned a whopping ₹337.4 crore in the first week. It added ₹147.85 crore in the second week. As of day 16, the film has recently collected ₹8 crore, bringing its total to ₹493.28 crore.
Note that these figures are preliminary, and the final collection may increase slightly as the film is still running in theaters.
Some Key Facts About the Film
‘Kantara Chapter 1’ is the second installment and prequel to the 2022 blockbuster ‘Kantara’. Rishab Shetty directed the film and also stars him in the lead role. This time, actors like Rukmini Vasanth and Gulshan Devaiah also play important roles.
The film’s story, direction, and performances have impressed audiences, leading to its continued strong box office performance.
Kantara Chapter 1 breaks records, surpasses Baahubali and Salaar with massive Box Office success
“Kantara Chapter 1” has achieved tremendous success on a low budget, setting a new record in Indian cinema. This film has demonstrated that a large budget isn’t the only guarantee for success; a good story, excellent acting, and competent direction are also key factors in a film’s earnings and popularity. The film’s earnings are expected to increase further in the coming days, making it an even bigger blockbuster.
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