Kantara Chapter 1 continues to storm the box office, the film moves towards earning Rs 210 crore in Hindi.

News India Live, Digital Desk: The magic of South cinema superstar Rishabh Shetty’s film ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ is impressing the audience. It has been more than a month since the film was released, but the pace of its earnings at the box office is showing no sign of stopping. Originally made in Kannada, the film is also performing tremendously in the Hindi belt and is now moving strongly towards a collection of ₹210 crore.

‘Kantara’ dominates the box office

‘Kantara Chapter 1’ is a prequel to the hit film ‘Kantara’ of the year 2023. Ever since this film was announced, there was huge excitement among the audience about it, and the film has completely lived up to those expectations. On the basis of its powerful story, excellent acting and visuals, the film has set the earning flag not only in India but all over the world.

According to media reports, the film has so far collected a net collection of more than Rs 612 crore across all languages ​​in India. This film has become one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2025.[2]

Hindi audience will also like the story of Bhai ‘Kantara’

It has now become common for South Indian films to be successful in the Hindi belt, and ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ is taking this trend forward. Without any big Bollywood star, the film has succeeded in attracting Hindi audiences to theaters only on the basis of its story and Rishabh Shetty’s excellent direction and acting. The film’s earning figures are proof that a good story can break the boundaries of language. The Hindi version of the film is getting a very good response in big cities like Mumbai, Delhi-NCR and Pune.

What is special in ‘Kantara Chapter 1’?

This film takes the audience back to that mysterious world whose glimpse was seen in ‘Kantara’. The story of the film is woven around the coastal folklore and beliefs of Karnataka. In this the delicate relationship between man and nature has been depicted very beautifully. Rishabh Shetty has not only directed this film but has also played the lead role. His acting is being highly praised.

The success of ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ has once again proved that the audience is now giving importance to good and original stories more than stardom.