The Kantara collection made waves on its very first day, raking in a staggering ₹60 crore net across India.This box office debut cements the film’s status as a landmark pan-India release, far surpassing expectations and rivaling major releases across languages.
From Humble Beginnings to Monumental Leap
The original Kantara (2022) began as a slow burner, opening with around ₹2 crore and relying heavily on word-of-mouth growth.In contrast, the Kantara collection on Day 1 is over 1400% greater than the predecessor’s opening.Analysts believe this leap showcases not just fan loyalty, but also the franchise’s expanding reach and Rishab Shetty’s rising star power.
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Pan-India Reach & Market Performance
While Kannada screens posted occupancy near 88%, the Hindi version contributed an estimated ₹19-20 crore to the Kantara collection.Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam versions also saw strong traction, proving that the film’s cultural and narrative depth resonates beyond its home state.Internationally, the film went on to gross around ₹90 crore worldwide on day one, combining domestic net and overseas performance.
What Lies Ahead: Sustained Growth and Legacy
Having recouped a major chunk of its reported ₹125 crore production cost through that opening alone, the Kantara collection already looks formidale.The extended holiday window (Dussehra/Gandhi Jayanti) amplified footfall, fueling strong early momentum.Positive reviews for storytelling, visuals, and Shetty’s performance point toward solid legs in the coming weeks.Given this trajectory, the Kantara collection appears poised not only to surpass the original’s lifetime earnings, but also to shatter multiple box office records.