Kantara 2 Box Office Collection Day 12: Decent In Karnataka, Kerala; Drops In AP, TN

After an extraordinary 11-day run, Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1 witnessed its first notable dip on Monday. The film, directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, collected an estimated ₹13.5 crore (net) on its 12th day, pushing its total India net collection to ₹451.9 crore. While the sharp fall of over 50 percent from Sunday's figures marks a cooling phase, the overall performance continues to be exceptional for a film released across five languages.

Released nationwide in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam, Kantara 2 has demonstrated impressive pan-India appeal. However, Monday's business shows that the post-weekend momentum has eased across most territories, particularly in the Telugu and Hindi circuits, even as the Kannada version continues to lead.

Strong Kannada Base Continues to Drive Collections

The Kannada version remains the backbone of the film's box office success. On Monday, it recorded an overall occupancy of 34.86 percent, the highest among all language versions. The morning shows began on a modest note at 15.91 percent but improved steadily through the day, reaching nearly 50 percent occupancy for the night shows. This consistent performance across cities such as Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Mysuru, and Pune indicates that the film's core audience is still turning up in strong numbers.

While the Kannada version's nationwide release-beyond the Karnataka market-has significantly contributed to its overall numbers, Monday's trend suggests that the audience base remains solidly loyal even as footfalls naturally taper off after the second weekend.

Hindi Version Holds Fairly in Urban Metros

The Hindi version of Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1 maintained a decent hold with 11.19 percent occupancy across India. The film performed best in Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru, where night shows touched between 20 to 45 percent. Despite a visible drop from the weekend highs, urban multiplex audiences have continued to show interest, aided by strong word-of-mouth and curiosity surrounding the film's mythic and spiritual themes.

In regions like the National Capital Region, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad, occupancy ranged between 8 and 12 percent. Chennai's Hindi screenings saw a surprising 26 percent turnout, suggesting the dubbed version has resonated even in South Indian metros outside its primary market.

Telugu Version Sees Sharp Drop

The Telugu version saw the most significant dip on Monday, with an average occupancy of around 19 percent across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and select metros outside the region. Hyderabad posted 17.75 percent, while Vizag and Warangal performed relatively better, recording occupancies above 25 percent.

Despite this decline, the film continues to maintain a respectable screen count, thanks to its strong weekend showing. The dip can be attributed to the natural weekday slowdown and reduced single-screen turnout. However, its continued presence in metros like Hyderabad, Vijayawada, and Vizag underscores the film's cross-regional reach.

Tamil Version Stays Steady in Core Circuits

In Tamil Nadu, the film held steady with 21.53 percent occupancy. Chennai, the biggest market for the Tamil version, maintained a healthy 25.5 percent overall occupancy, while Trichy and Pondicherry recorded even higher figures, touching 34 to 35 percent during the night shows.

The performance in Coimbatore and Madurai remained modest but stable. Interestingly, the film also witnessed good traction in border regions and in neighbouring Kerala's cities like Kochi, where Tamil screenings touched around 24 percent occupancy.

The Tamil audience's embrace of Kantara's rooted storytelling and Rishab Shetty's mystic narrative seems to have ensured that the film sustains decently even beyond its initial surge.

Malayalam Version Records Noticeable Growth

The Malayalam version showed one of the most encouraging trends on Monday, particularly in late evening shows. Overall occupancy for the day stood at around 20 percent, but night shows surged to over 32 percent, suggesting strong word-of-mouth in Kerala.

Cities like Kozhikode (29 percent) and Kochi (20.5 percent) continued to show good footfalls, while Trivandrum and Thrissur saw steady weekday interest. The Malayalam version has particularly benefited from the region's affinity for folklore-based and mystical dramas, giving it an edge among local audiences.

Performance Overview

• Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1 opened with a massive ₹61.85 crore on its first day, driven by the Kannada and Hindi versions.
• The first week alone amassed an impressive ₹337.4 crore, with the Hindi version contributing nearly ₹109 crore - a reflection of its widespread acceptance beyond South India.
• The second weekend gave the film another strong boost, with collections of ₹22.25 crore on Friday, ₹39 crore on Saturday, and ₹39.75 crore on Sunday.
• Monday's decline to ₹13.5 crore was expected, given the post-weekend trend and the absence of holidays. Still, the film's 12-day total of ₹451.9 crore places it among the top five highest-grossing Indian films of 2025 so far.

While Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1 has entered the weekday slowdown phase, its box office momentum remains formidable. The Kannada version continues to anchor the film's success, supported by strong showings in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, and a steady base in North Indian metros through the Hindi release.

With another full week before major new releases arrive, Kantara 2 has a strong chance to touch the ₹500 crore milestone by the end of its second week. For a mythological drama rooted in local folklore, this performance stands as a testament to Rishab Shetty's storytelling and the film's universal spiritual appeal.