Rishab Shetty’s Kantara A Legend Chapter 1 has been unstoppable at the box office ever since its release. It has been receiving great reviews and has become a massive box-office hit. Now in its second week, the film continues to perform strongly. It is close to reaching the Rs 400-crore mark.According to the trade tracking site, the film wrapped up its first week on a strong note with Rs 396.65 crore (India net). On its ninth day (second Friday), it collected Rs 22.25 crore, and on the second Saturday, the earnings rose slightly to Rs 37.16 crore. With this, the film’s total collection has reached Rs 396.81 crore.
Kantara Chapter 1 ’ day-wise Box Office collection
Day 1 (Thursday) – Rs 61.85 croreDay 2 (Friday) – Rs 45.40 croreDay 3 (Saturday) – Rs 55.00 croreDay 4 (Sunday) – Rs 63.00 croreDay 5 (Monday) – Rs 31.50 croreDay 6 (Tuesday) – Rs 34.25 croreDay 7 (Wednesday) – Rs 25.25 croreDay 8 (Thursday) – Rs 21.15 croreWeek 1 Total – Rs 337.40 croreDay 9 (Friday, early estimates) – Rs 22.00 croreDay 10: 37 crore Total – Rs 396.65 croreThe film has overtaken major releases like Coolie, Saiyaara, and War 2, and now ranks just behind Chhaava in domestic box-office collections. However, it still trails slightly behind Saiyaara and Chhaava in worldwide earnings, making it the third highest-grossing Indian film of 2025. Despite releasing alongside Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, Kantara Chapter 1 has clearly dominated, as the Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer has earned only Rs 43.35 crore in India so far.
About Kantara A Legend Chapter 1
Directed by Rishab Shetty, the film features Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, and Jayaram in key roles. A prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, it explores the ancient origins of the Buta Kola ritual and deepens the mythology introduced in the first part. The film has received widespread praise for its strong performances, stunning VFX, and engaging storytelling.The film has been praised not only by audiences and critics but also by several industry figures. Filmmakers Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Ram Gopal Varma, and Anupam Kher, along with cricketer KL Rahul and actor Suniel Shetty, have all hailed it as a cinematic masterpiece.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietary sources and diverse public data. While we strive for accuracy, all figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the project’s box office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions on toientertainment@timesinternet.in.
