Kantara: Chapter 1 nears Rs 50 cr on Day 2 as south markets stay rock solid

Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ continues its powerful box office march. After an explosive opening day, the film has shown exceptional stability on Day 2, earning nearly Rs 50 crore. The drop from the first day is around 30–35%, which is outstanding given that it followed a national holiday.

With this, the two-day total now stands at an impressive Rs 119–120 crore, setting the stage for a bumper extended weekend that could touch Rs 225–250 crore if the momentum continues through Saturday and Sunday.

South India Leads the Wave

The film’s strongest hold remains in the Southern circuits, especially Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh–Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

In Karnataka, collections are operating at near-record levels, just below ‘KGF 2’, but with better holds on Day 2. The Nizam region has even seen signs of growth, with night shows surpassing Day 1 numbers, a rare phenomenon for a frontloaded market.

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are posting superb retention, driven by glowing word-of-mouth and repeat audiences.

Hindi Version Gains Momentum

After a muted start, the Hindi version has picked up well, collecting Rs 12 crore nett on Day 2. The strong hold has improved its outlook, signaling growing curiosity in the North.

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A Promising Weekend Ahead

With stellar trends across regions and positive audience feedback, Kantara: Chapter 1 is now firmly on track to emerge as a pan-India blockbuster, reinforcing Rishab Shetty’s rising stature as one of India’s most bankable filmmakers.