Kantara 2 Box Office Collection: Rishab's Film Makes Record Business In 1st Week In India
Rishab Shetty's Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1 continues its impressive box office run even after a week in theatres. The multilingual epic - released in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam - collected an estimated ₹20.50 crore (India net) on its eighth day, taking its total India earnings to ₹334.94 crore, as per Sacnilk data.
Kantara 2 Box Office Collection - Day 8
Despite a weekday drop, the film maintained a solid grip across key metros. The Kannada version recorded an overall 45.69% occupancy, while the Hindi version contributed the biggest chunk of the day's total with ₹6.75-7.25 crore. The film's multilingual strategy - with dedicated releases in major metros across the country - continues to pay off.
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Kannada version steady across Karnataka heartlands
The Kannada version, which remains the backbone of Kantara 2, clocked a 45.69% average occupancy on Thursday.
Mysuru (70.25%), Shivamogga (85.50%), and Kundapura (85.75%) led the charts, showing exceptional turnout.
Bengaluru held decent with 42.75%, while Tumakuru (84.25%) and Raichur (58.75%) also performed well.
The film's strong performance in tier-2 and tier-3 towns continues to sustain the Kannada version's box office momentum across India.Telugu version sees decent weekday trend
Telugu Version
In the Telugu belt, Kantara 2 posted an overall 21.42% occupancy, led by Hyderabad (23.75%), Warangal (24.75%), and Chennai (26.75%). Interestingly, the Telugu version has maintained consistent collections in urban pockets beyond Andhra and Telangana, thanks to its multi-city release pattern.
Hindi version continues to dominate metros
The Hindi version maintained an overall 14.63% occupancy on Thursday but continues to lead in sheer revenue.
Mumbai (20.75%), Pune (25.50%), and Bengaluru (27.25%) contributed well.
The film has found steady footfalls in NCR, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad as well.
Given its appeal beyond South India, the Hindi dubbed version has been instrumental in the film's national success.
Tamil and Malayalam versions hold firm
The Tamil version posted an overall 29.67% occupancy, led by Chennai (34.25%), Pondicherry (46.75%), and Dindigul (48.75%), with night shows witnessing better crowds.
The Malayalam version, meanwhile, clocked 26.75% in Kochi and 34.25% in Kozhikode, with night shows showing a strong surge (up to 40.93%).
These versions continue to add to the film's cumulative strength across the South Indian circuit.
| Day | India Net (Cr) | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Thu) | ₹61.85 Cr | Blockbuster opening across all versions |
| Day 2 (Fri) | ₹45.40 Cr | Expected drop after massive start |
| Day 3 (Sat) | ₹55.00 Cr | Weekend surge |
| Day 4 (Sun) | ₹63.00 Cr | Strong Sunday growth |
| Day 5 (Mon) | ₹31.50 Cr | Sharp weekday correction |
| Day 6 (Tue) | ₹34.25 Cr | Stable hold |
| Day 7 (Wed) | ₹25.25 Cr | Expected midweek dip |
| Day 8 (Thu) | ₹20.50 Cr (early est.) | Good hold on second Thursday |
| Total (8 Days) | ₹334.94 Cr (India Net) | Excellent first-week total |
Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1 has emerged as one of the biggest Indian releases of the year, showcasing Rishab Shetty’s storytelling power across languages. With its eight-day total nearing ₹335 crore, the film has set a new benchmark for multilingual releases — where regional roots and nationwide reach have blended seamlessly. If the current momentum continues, Kantara 2 is on track to enter the ₹400 crore club in the coming days.
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