Updated On: 03 October, 2025 01:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kantara: Chapter 1 had a massive opening across India, crossing Rs 60 crore, with fans going wild both inside and outside theatres, even imitating Rishab Shetty’s possessed character

Still from Kantara
Kantara: Chapter 1 was released in theatres on October 2 amid much anticipation, thanks to the massive success of its predecessor, Kantara (2022). The film had a huge opening on its first day, with fans flocking to theaters in large numbers. Videos of excited audiences going wild have now surfaced on social media.
In a video circulating online, a woman can be seen acting possessed while watching the film. The scene involves Rishab Shetty’s character being possessed by Guliga, making loud noises, and the fan was seen imitating this moment. She was surrounded by people trying to calm her down, and eventually, she fainted. Several onlookers were seen recording the moment on their phones.