Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 has earned ₹105.5 crore in India within two days of its release. It grossed ₹61.85 crore on the first day and ₹43.65 crore on the second day. With a budget of ₹125 crore, the film is rapidly approaching the ₹200 crore club.
Kantara Chapter 1 Collection: Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 has delivered a spectacular performance at the box office. The film surpassed the ₹105.5 crore mark in just two days, earning ₹61.85 crore on the first day of its release and ₹43.65 crore on the second day. Made on a budget of ₹125 crore, the film has had an excellent start not only in India but also globally. Thanks to fan enthusiasm and positive word-of-mouth, even higher earnings are expected from the film over the weekend.
Phenomenal First Day Earnings
The film had a magnificent start at the box office on its very first day of release. A total earning of ₹61.85 crore was registered on day one. This included ₹18.5 crore from Hindi, ₹19.6 crore from Kannada, ₹13 crore from Telugu, ₹5.5 crore from Tamil, and ₹5.25 crore from Malayalam. These figures indicate that the film was embraced wholeheartedly not just by Kannada audiences but by the entire nation.
Slight Dip on Day Two, But Earnings Continue
While a slight dip in the film's earnings was recorded on the second day, it still collected ₹43.65 crore. These are initial estimates, and the final figures could be slightly higher. This means that despite the drop compared to the first day, audience enthusiasm remained high.
₹105.5 Crore Collection in Two Days
The film touched the ₹105.5 crore mark in India in just two days. Meanwhile, in terms of worldwide collection, the film had already crossed the ₹100 crore mark on its first day. Thus, it wouldn't be wrong to say that the film's global craze is on par with any major pan-India project.
Budget and Weekend Expectations
According to reports, the film's total budget is approximately ₹125 crore. With the figures from Saturday and Sunday, the film is expected to recover its budget. Box office trade pundits believe that the film could easily enter the ₹200 crore club by Sunday.
Rishab Shetty himself is the director, producer, and lead actor of Kantara Chapter 1. He has once again proven his ability to draw audiences to cinemas with his work. Just like the previous film Kantara, his magic is completely captivating the audience this time too.
Tremendous Fan Enthusiasm
There is immense excitement among fans for the film. Crowds are thronging outside cinemas, and shows are going houseful in many places. Discussions about the film are also ongoing on social media. Its story, especially based on rural backdrop and folklore, is particularly appealing to audiences.
