Rishab Shetty`s Kannada film Kantara: Chapter 1 was a much-awaited release, thanks to the phenomenal success of its predecessor Kantara in 2022. The film hit theatres on October 2, a national holiday, and fans thronged cinemas to witness the visual spectacle created by actor-writer-director Rishab Shetty and his team. The love showered on the film has translated to the box office as well, with the movie registering a historic opening on Day 1.

Box office

Kantara: Chapter 1, produced by Hombale Films, has crossed Rs 60 crore across India (all languages). It has become one of the biggest openings for a Kannada film. According to trade-tracking site Sacnilk, the film recorded an occupancy of 88.13 per cent in its home state Karnataka. In Telugu, it saw 75.34 per cent occupancy, while in Tamil Nadu it recorded 71.42 per cent. The Hindi version had a lower occupancy of 29.84 per cent, but still managed to rake in around Rs 20 crore.