Kantara Chapter 1 box office collection day 3: Rishab Shetty’s highly anticipated movie continues to make waves at the box office and has become one of the highest-grossing movies of 2025. The period action Kannada film has not only impressed audiences with its storytelling and performances but has also broken yet another major box office record over its opening weekend. What started as a highly anticipated prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara has quickly turned into a full-blown phenomenon.
How much Kantara Chapter 1 earned on day 3?
The film’s three-day domestic total has now surpassed the lifetime collection of Ram Charan’s Game Changer, marking a major milestone. According to box office tracking portal Sacnilk, Kantara Chapter 1 has earned Rs 162.85 crore net in India within just three days of release. It opened strong with Rs 61.85 crore on Dussehra, followed by Rs 46 crore on Friday and Rs 55 crore on Saturday. These numbers not only place the film among the year’s top earners but also make it the highest-grossing Kannada film of 2025 so far.
In doing so, the movie has also outperformed the lifetime earnings of major releases like Salman Khan’s Sikandar and the aforementioned Game Changer, setting a new benchmark for regional cinema. Additionally, Kantara Chapter 1 became only the fourth Kannada film to cross the Rs 150 crore mark, and it achieved that feat in record time.
The film's success isn't limited to Indian markets. Internationally, it has grossed over $2.5 million (approximately Rs 22 crore) in just the first two days. Kantara Chapter 1 serves as a prequel set a thousand years before the events of the original film. Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, who also stars in the lead role, the movie dives deep into the cultural and spiritual roots explored in the first installment. The cast includes Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah, among others.
Kantara Chapter 1 to be screened at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Adding to its list of achievements, Kantara Chapter 1 is now reportedly set for a special screening at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday, October 5. According to Hindustan Times report, it states that Rishab Shetty, along with lead actor Rukmini Vasanth and producer Chaluve Gowda, will be present for the screening. We are currently waiting for an official confirmation from the film’s production team.
With glowing reviews from critics and overwhelming support from fans, Kantara Chapter 1 shows no signs of slowing down. It continues to dominate the box office.
How much Kantara Chapter 1 earned on day 3?
The film’s three-day domestic total has now surpassed the lifetime collection of Ram Charan’s Game Changer, marking a major milestone. According to box office tracking portal Sacnilk, Kantara Chapter 1 has earned Rs 162.85 crore net in India within just three days of release. It opened strong with Rs 61.85 crore on Dussehra, followed by Rs 46 crore on Friday and Rs 55 crore on Saturday. These numbers not only place the film among the year’s top earners but also make it the highest-grossing Kannada film of 2025 so far.
In doing so, the movie has also outperformed the lifetime earnings of major releases like Salman Khan’s Sikandar and the aforementioned Game Changer, setting a new benchmark for regional cinema. Additionally, Kantara Chapter 1 became only the fourth Kannada film to cross the Rs 150 crore mark, and it achieved that feat in record time.
The film's success isn't limited to Indian markets. Internationally, it has grossed over $2.5 million (approximately Rs 22 crore) in just the first two days. Kantara Chapter 1 serves as a prequel set a thousand years before the events of the original film. Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, who also stars in the lead role, the movie dives deep into the cultural and spiritual roots explored in the first installment. The cast includes Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah, among others.
Kantara Chapter 1 to be screened at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Adding to its list of achievements, Kantara Chapter 1 is now reportedly set for a special screening at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday, October 5. According to Hindustan Times report, it states that Rishab Shetty, along with lead actor Rukmini Vasanth and producer Chaluve Gowda, will be present for the screening. We are currently waiting for an official confirmation from the film’s production team.
With glowing reviews from critics and overwhelming support from fans, Kantara Chapter 1 shows no signs of slowing down. It continues to dominate the box office.
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