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The Kannada film Kantara: Chapter 1 , starring Rishab Shetty , has crossed the ₹700cr mark worldwide. The film is a prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara and was released on October 2 in multiple languages. It has become one of the most successful Indian films of 2025 by earning ₹523.5cr in 18 days. The period folk action thriller is produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda under the banner Hombale Films.

Record-breaking performance

'Kantara: Chapter 1' minted ₹200cr in Karnataka

Kantara: Chapter 1 has set several records, including becoming the first film to gross ₹200cr in Karnataka . The film recorded high occupancy across major cities like Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Hubballi, and Mysuru. On Sunday (Day 18), it earned ₹17.5cr across all languages at the Indian

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