Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 has set the box office on fire, delivering a phenomenal extended opening weekend both in India and overseas. The prequel to the 2022 blockbuster has lived up to the massive hype, emerging as a theatre-worthy spectacle that is drawing record crowds across regions.
The film has maintained extraordinary momentum across its extended opening weekend, showing strong hold in the South and impressive traction in the Hindi belt. In India, the movie has collected ₹202 Crore nett within four days. The Hindi verison showed an impressive trend, after ₹18.50 Crore on Day 1 and ₹13.50 Crore on Day 2, the Hindi version surged over the weekend, pushing its 4-day total to ₹ 75 Crore.
On the global front, Kantara: Chapter 1 has stormed past expectations and crossed ₹300 Crore gross mark. With massive contributions from North America, the Middle East, and Australia, the film has delivered one of the biggest worldwide openings ever for a Kannada film.
Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 has not only lived up to its legacy but also redefined box office performance for Kannada cinema. With extraordinary word of mouth, a steady Hindi growth, and strong overseas numbers, the film is on track to become one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of 2025. Hit ya Flop rated the movie as 4 out of 5 stars, labeling it “Must Watch”.
