Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 is making waves at the box office yet again. Even in its fourth week, the Hindi version of the film is still going strong, raking in ₹3.75–4 crore on Saturday and bringing its total to an impressive ₹188 crore nett after 24 days. With Sunday’s earnings expected to nudge it closer to ₹192 crore, the film is well on its way to hitting that coveted ₹200 crore milestone — a target it’s likely to reach by Thursday.
Despite facing stiff competition from several post-Diwali releases and a decrease in screen counts, Kantara Chapter 1 has shown remarkable staying power. Its consistent performance following the Diwali weekend highlights its strong appeal and positive word-of-mouth. The fourth weekend alone is projected to bring in a solid ₹11 crore, nearly matching the previous weekend’s ₹12.25 crore — an incredible achievement for a film in its fourth week.
Trade analysts have officially dubbed Kantara Chapter 1 a Super Hit, thanks to its impressive sustainability and cultural resonance. Interestingly, while films like Baahubali 2, KGF 2, and Pushpa 2 were anticipated to set the standard for sequels, Kantara Chapter 1 has forged its own unique path with a more grounded, regional essence. Its strongest performances have been in Maharashtra and Western India, areas that share cultural ties with Karnataka, while the North belt has also contributed solid numbers.
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Mar 20, 2026The film’s journey at the Hindi box office has exceeded all expectations. Initially, industry experts estimated a lifetime total of around ₹150 crore. However, Kantara Chapter 1 has not only surpassed those predictions but is now on track to earn ₹10–15 crore beyond the ₹200 crore mark. This makes it one of the few regional films to achieve such remarkable success in Hindi markets — more than 2.5 times the revenue of the original Kantara.
Directed and led by Rishab Shetty, the film continues to captivate audiences with its compelling storytelling, breathtaking visuals, and deep-rooted mythological themes.
