Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara Chapter 1' jumps again on day 10, total collections reach a staggering Rs 372 crore

Kantara Chapter 1 has kicked off its second weekend with an impressive surge in box office numbers. The film collected ₹7.10 crore on its second Friday, surpassing its Thursday earnings,  a feat that signals robust word-of-mouth traction and heightened audience interest.

Typically, Fridays witness a slight dip or a plateau in collections as weekdays wind down and the weekend begins. However, Kantara Chapter 1 has bucked this trend and how. This kind of upward momentum on a Friday is often regarded as a strong indicator of a solid weekend run ahead, as it reflects growing viewer interest, repeat audience footfall, and expanding reach across centres.

Kantara: Chapter 1 is set in the 4th Century AD, unraveling the sacred origins of the mystical land of Kantara. This chapter dives deep into its rich mythology, age-old conflicts, and divine interventions, weaving a saga of folklore, faith, and fire, born from the very soil of the land. The film features Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, Gulshan Devaiah, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, PD Satish Chandra, Prakash Thuminad, and an ensemble of talented actors, bringing this epic tale vividly to life.

Kantara: Chapter 1 is written, directed, and headlined by Rishab Shetty; the film is produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the prestigious banner of Hombale Films. The film features cinematography by Arvind S. Kashyap and music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, both of whom were instrumental in creating the magical world of the original. Kantara: Chapter 1 is scheduled for a grand worldwide release on October 2, 2025.