Record-Breaking Performance:
Rishabh Shetty's Kantara - Chapter 1 has dethroned Chhava to become the highest-grossing indian film of 2025 worldwide.
Release and Earnings Timeline:
Released on dussehra (October 2, 2025).
Earned ₹92 crore worldwide in just 6 days.
Collected ₹717 crore worldwide within two weeks.
Earned ₹38 crore at the indian box office in its third week.
Total Collections:
Worldwide gross crossed ₹809 crore in 21 days.
Surpassed Chhava's worldwide collection of ₹807 crore.
Comparison with Chhava
Chhava, starring Vicky Kaushal, is a period drama released on february 14, 2025.
It held the record for the highest-grossing indian film of 2025 before being overtaken by Kantara - Chapter 1.
Chhava grossed a staggering ₹807 crore worldwide.
Kantara - Chapter 1: Production and Cast
The film is a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster 'Kantara', directed by and starring rishabh Shetty.
Other important cast members include Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah.
The production house is Hombale Films.
Made on a budget of just ₹125 crore, the film's earnings have made it a blockbuster by earning over six times its budget.
Significance
Kantara - Chapter 1’s rapid rise highlights strong audience reception and box office dominance.
Its record-breaking achievement marks a major milestone for indian cinema in 2025.
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