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The much-awaited Kantara Chapter 1 has smashed the box office ever since its release on October 2. With rave reviews and strong audience response this Kannada-language drama has not only met but surpassed expectations solidifying its place as one of the biggest openers in recent Indian cinema. According to latest box office update the Rishab Shetty starrer has now beat the lifetime earnings of Prabhass two blockbuster films- Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire and Baahubali-The Beginning. Kantara Chapter 1 box office collection day 11 As reported by trade tracking portral Sacnilk Kantara Chapter 1 collected Rs 39 crore on Sunday taking its total domestic collection to Rs 437.65 crore. With this the period action-drama has surpassed the lifetime Indian net collection of Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s high octane thriller Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire which had collected Rs 406.45 crore and SS Rajamoulis cinematic spectacle Baahubali-The Beginning which grossed Rs 420 crore net in India. Day 1 (1st Thursday)= ₹61.85 crore Day 2 (1st Friday)= ₹45.4 crore Day 3 (1st Saturday)= ₹55 crore Day 4 (1st Sunday)= ₹63 crore Day 5 (1st Monday)= ₹31.5 crore Day 6 (1st Tuesday)= ₹34.25 crore Day 7 (1st Wednesday)= ₹25.25 crore Day 8 (2nd Thursday)= ₹21.15 crore Day 9 (2nd Friday)= ₹22.25 crore Day 10 (2nd Saturday) = ₹ 39 Cr Day 11 (2nd Sunday)= ₹ 39.00 Cr (early estimates) Total collection= ₹ 437.65 On Sunday the film recorded an overall 80.98% occupancy in Kannada 48.77% in Telugu and 34.09% in Hindi markets showcasing its mass pan-India appeal. About Kantara Chapter 1 Written and directed by Rishab Shetty Kantara Chapter 1 is a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara. Besides Shetty the film stars Rukmini Vasanth Gulshan Devaiah and Jayaram in pivotal roles. India.com gave the film 4.5/5 stars. An excerpt from the review read Kantara Chapter 1” is a must-watch for its technical brilliance stunning visuals and powerful performances. Despite some flaws in the narrative the film’s grandeur and scale make it an unforgettable experience. With its epic storyline memorable characters and cinematic brilliance “Kantara Chapter 1” is a worthy prequel to the original film. Rishab Shetty and his team’s hard work and dedication are evident in every frame making this film a testament to their brilliance.