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Kantara Chapter 1 Surpasses Prequel, Earns INR427.5 Crore

10/8/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Kantara Chapter 1, directed by Rishab Shetty, grossed INR427.5 crore worldwide within six days.
It surpassed the original Kantara, becoming the second-highest-grossing Kannada film behind KGF Chapter 2.
In India, it netted INR290 crore, with strong performance in Karnataka.
The prequel traces Kantara tribals' conflict with a neighboring kingdom.
Positive reviews and word-of-mouth, with Hindi and Tamil releases, boost momentum.

History

Historical Context

The success of KGF Chapter 2 in 2022, grossing INR1,200 crore globally, marked a significant moment for Kannada cinema, particularly in Karnataka, where it earned INR650 crore. This followed the trend set by Baahubali 2 in 2017, which was the first Indian film to surpass INR1,000 crore. KGF's triumph has inspired a focus on regional narratives in Indian cinema, influencing future productions.

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Story summary

Kantara Chapter 1, directed by Rishab Shetty, grossed INR427.5 crore worldwide within six days.
It surpassed the original Kantara, becoming the second-highest-grossing Kannada film behind KGF Chapter 2.
In India, it netted INR290 crore, with strong performance in Karnataka.
The prequel traces Kantara tribals' conflict with a neighboring kingdom.
Positive reviews and word-of-mouth, with Hindi and Tamil releases, boost momentum.

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