**‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ Sets Fire to Box Office, Collects ₹335 Crore in Just Four Days**
*By Shreya Mukherjee | October 6, 2025, 04:54 PM*
The period folk action thriller **Kantara: Chapter 1** has taken the box office by storm, surpassing 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 holiday weekend to achieve this phenomenal feat.
### Record-Breaking Collections
Kantara: Chapter 1 has set new benchmarks in the Kannada film industry. It boasts the highest opening four-day collection for any Kannada film and is outperforming several pan-India releases across different languages.
The film has already beaten the total collections of notable releases such as *Sitaare Zameen Par* (₹266 crore) and *Lokah Chapter 1* (₹290 crore). It has also surpassed the lifetime worldwide collections of *HanuMan* (₹298 crore) and *KGF Chapter 1* (₹248 crore). As it stands, **Kantara: Chapter 1** is the third-highest-grossing Kannada film after *KGF Chapter 2* and the original *Kantara*, with expectations to soon overtake its predecessor’s total earnings.
### Domestic Success: Karnataka Leads the Way
The film’s success is especially pronounced in its home state of Karnataka, which alone contributed a staggering ₹65 crore to the overall collection within four days. Sunday proved exceptionally profitable, with the film earning ₹16 crore from Karnataka alone.
This remarkable domestic performance highlights the film’s universal appeal and the growing star power of its lead actor and director, Rishab Shetty.
### Dubbed Versions Also Soar
Alongside its Kannada version, **Kantara: Chapter 1**’s dubbed editions in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi are making waves.
– The **Telugu version** has been a massive hit, accumulating ₹47 crore so far.
– The **Tamil version** is steadily climbing, with ₹22 crore collected in just four days.
– The **Hindi version** has surprised critics and audiences alike, securing its highest single-day collection on day four, contributing to a total India gross of ₹75 crore.
### Cast and Crew Highlights
The film stars Rishab Shetty alongside Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah in key roles. The visual narrative is beautifully captured by cinematographer Arvind Kashyap, while the music by Ajaneesh Loknath enhances the film’s gripping atmosphere.
With its current momentum, **Kantara: Chapter 1** is poised to break even more box office records in the coming days and cement its place as a landmark film in Indian cinema.
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*Stay tuned for more updates on Kantara: Chapter 1’s box office journey.*
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