**Kantara: Chapter 1 Sets Fire to Box Office, Collects ₹335 Crore Worldwide in Just Four Days**
*By Shreya Mukherjee | October 6, 2025 | 4:54 PM*
The period folk action thriller **Kantara: Chapter 1** has taken the box office by storm, crossing the ₹335 crore mark globally within just four days of its release, according to Hombale Films. Released on Gandhi Jayanti (October 2), the film capitalized on the extended weekend to achieve this phenomenal feat.
### Record-Breaking Collections
Kantara: Chapter 1 has shattered records, becoming the highest-grossing Kannada film in its opening four days. Its staggering collections have surpassed major releases like *Sitaare Zameen Par* (₹266 crore) and *Lokah Chapter 1* (₹290 crore). Additionally, it has outperformed the lifetime worldwide collections of *HanuMan* (₹298 crore) and *KGF Chapter 1* (₹248 crore).
Currently, the film ranks as the third-highest-grossing Kannada film globally, right after *KGF Chapter 2* and *Kantara* itself. Industry experts predict that it may soon surpass its predecessor’s total earnings.
### Domestic Success: Karnataka Leads the Charge
The film’s success has been especially pronounced in its home state of Karnataka, which contributed a massive ₹65 crore to the overall collection in just four days. Sunday stood out as a particularly lucrative day, with the movie earning ₹16 crore from Karnataka alone.
This impressive domestic performance highlights the film’s universal appeal and reinforces the star power of its lead actor and director, Rishab Shetty.
### Dubbed Versions Enjoy Strong Performance
The dubbed versions of *Kantara: Chapter 1* have also garnered exceptional audience reception across different regions. The Telugu version has been a blockbuster, raking in ₹47 crore so far.
Meanwhile, the Tamil version is steadily rising, having collected ₹22 crore within four days. The Hindi dubbed version has pleasantly surprised critics by achieving its highest single-day collection on the fourth day, contributing to a total India gross of ₹75 crore.
### Cast and Crew
Aside from Rishab Shetty, the film stars Rukmini Vasanth, with Jayaram and Gulshan Devaiah playing pivotal roles. The visually stunning cinematography is by Arvind Kashyap, complemented by a compelling musical score from Ajaneesh Loknath.
With the momentum *Kantara: Chapter 1* has built, it is poised to break even more box office records in the coming weeks, solidifying its status as a landmark film in Indian cinema.
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*Kantara: Chapter 1* continues to captivate audiences nationwide, blending folklore, action, and drama into a cinematic experience that resonates deeply across languages and regions.
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