**‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ Sets Fire to Box Office, Collects ₹335 Crore 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, 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 leveraged the extended weekend to deliver an extraordinary opening performance.
### Record-Breaking Collections
*Kantara: Chapter 1* has set a new benchmark for Kannada cinema, achieving the highest opening four-day collection in the industry. The film has outperformed several major releases, including *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).
Currently, *Kantara: Chapter 1* stands as the third-highest-grossing Kannada film, trailing only behind *KGF 2* and its predecessor *KGF*. Industry experts anticipate that it will soon surpass *KGF Chapter 2*’s collections as well.
### Dominating the Domestic Market
The film’s success is especially notable in Karnataka, where it has raked in an impressive ₹65 crore in just four days. Sunday proved exceptionally profitable, with *Kantara: Chapter 1* earning ₹16 crore from Karnataka alone.
This remarkable performance highlights the film’s universal appeal and reinforces Rishab Shetty’s growing star power in Indian cinema.
### Strong Performance of Dubbed Versions
*Kantara: Chapter 1* is making waves beyond its original Kannada version. The dubbed editions in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi have also garnered significant attention and revenues.
– The Telugu version has been a blockbuster, grossing ₹47 crore so far.
– The Tamil version is rapidly gaining momentum, accumulating ₹22 crore within four days.
– The Hindi dubbed version has surprised critics and audiences alike, securing its highest single-day collection on the fourth day and contributing to a total India gross of ₹75 crore.
### Cast and Crew Details
The film stars Rishab Shetty in the lead role, supported by Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah in pivotal roles. The captivating cinematography is helmed by Arvind Kashyap, while the music is composed by Ajaneesh Loknath.
With its impressive early performance, *Kantara: Chapter 1* is poised to break even more box office records in the coming days. Fans and critics are eagerly watching as the film continues its successful run across India.
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Stay tuned for more updates on *Kantara: Chapter 1* and other major box office hits.
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