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Rishab Shettys period action drama Kantara Chapter 1 has been making waves at the box office. The film which is a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara has been praised for its storytelling visuals and performances. How much did Kantara Chapter 1 rake? As per reports Kantara Chapter 1 has now crossed Rs 550 crore in worldwide box office collections beating hits like Aneet Padda Ahaan Saiyaara and Aamir Khans Dhoom 3. The film earned Rs 37 crore net in India on its 10th day marking a 66% jump from Friday and a 75% increase from Thursday. With this impressive performance Kantara Chapter 1 is set to enter the top 25 highest-grossing Indian films of all time. The films total worldwide collection now stands at Rs 590 crore according to trade insiders. The films success can be attributed to its positive word of mouth which has led to a strong second weekend. Kantara Chapter 1 has been a juggernaut in Karnataka continuing to destroy box office records. The total gross in the state has reached Rs 148.25 crore and its likely to take out the lifetime number of Yashs KGF 2 in just eleven days of release. The films pan-India success is evident with both the original Kannada version and the Hindi dub earning over Rs 100 crore net in India. More about Kantara Chapter 1 Kantara: A Legend: Chapter 1 is a mythological‑action prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara written directed by and starring Rishab Shetty. Set in pre‑colonial coastal Karnataka under the Kadamba dynasty it explores the origin of Bhoota Kola rituals and the divine guardians Panjurli and Guliga delving into the conflict between tribes nature and a power‑hungry monarchy. The film features a talented cast: Rishab Shetty plays Berme the tribal leader whose destiny is entwined with divine forces. Rukmini Vasanth portrays Kanakavathi bringing emotional strength to the narrative. Gulshan Devaiah plays the antagonist Kulasekhara whose reign triggers unrest and violence. Jayaram appears as King Rajasekhara whose decisions and legacy shape the kingdom’s future. Kantara Chapter 1 has been a game-changer for Indian cinema breaking multiple records and redefining the genre. Story Highlights Kantara Chapter 1 has crossed Rs 550 crore globally surpassing major films like Saiyaara and Dhoom 3. On its 10th day the film earned Rs 37 crore net in India marking significant growth from earlier weekdays. In Karnataka alone the movie’s gross is Rs 148.25 crore and it’s on track to outgross KGF 2 in the state in just eleven days. Both the original Kannada version and the Hindi dubbed version have earned over Rs 100 crore net in India. Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 is more than a blockbuster it’s a cultural phenomenon. With a world that feels alive deities nearing flesh and tribal identity threaded into every frame it has redefined what regional storytelling can achieve on a pan‑India scale.