Overall Performance
Kantara: A legend – Chapter 1 has completed 40 successful days in theatres.
Despite being available on OTT, the film continues to attract strong footfall.
The film has set new benchmarks at the indian box office, securing its position as one of the year’s biggest blockbusters.
Total india net collection (40 days): ₹618.5 crore.
Total worldwide collection (40 days): ₹847.89 crore.
Language-wise box office Breakdown
The film performed strongly across multiple languages:
Hindi: ₹221.61 crore
Kannada: ₹198.54 crore
Telugu: ₹89.94 crore
Tamil: ₹63.12 crore
Malayalam: ₹45.29 crore
Highest-earning language version: Hindi
The kannada version also showed remarkable performance, contributing significantly to the total earnings.
40th Day Performance
Day 40 recorded the film’s lowest single-day collection at ₹3.5 million.
The dip is attributed to:
Competition from new releases.
The film’s availability on OTT for nearly a month (29 days).
It is now the 7th biggest Indian box office grosser.
With a stronger hold, it could have surpassed Jawan to take the 6th position, but the OTT release affected its momentum.
Audience Response & Sustained Buzz
Even after 40 days, the film continues to enjoy strong word-of-mouth.
Its gripping storyline, performances, and action sequences have maintained audience interest.
The film’s success in multiple languages highlights its pan-India appeal.
Franchise Future
The film is written and directed by rishabh Shetty, who also stars in the lead role.
Supporting cast includes Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, and Jayaram.
A third chapter of the Kantara franchise has been confirmed.
However, production may take time as rishabh Shetty is currently working on other major projects like Jai Hanuman and the Chhatrapati shivaji Maharaj biopic.
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