Kantara Chapter 1 is a 2025 Kannada-language action-thriller film directed and starring Rishav Shetty. The film is based primarily on Indian folklore and natural settings, and its story explores the complexities and spiritual elements of rural society. It was released pan-Indianly with dubbing in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam, reaching audiences in different parts of the country. Stunning visual effects, a powerful story, and realistic acting make the film one of the most influential films of 2025.
Kantara Chapter 1 movie overview
| Movie name | Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 |
| Released Date | 02 October 2025 |
| Casting | Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, Jayaram, Kishore, Rakesh Poojari, Pramod Shetty, Achyuth Kumar, Prakash Thuminad |
| Director | Rishab Shetty |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller |
| Producers | Chaluve Gowda, Adarsh JA, and Vijay Kiragandur |
| Runtime | 2 hour and 45 minute |
| Language | Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, and English |
| Platform | Amazon Prime Video and Theater |
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Kantara Chapter 1 movie Box office collection
| week | Box office collection amount | Details |
| Week 1 | ₹337.4 crore | Highest income in first week |
| Week 2 | ₹147.85 crore | 56% drop in second week |
| Week 3 (Days 17-18) | ₹17.5 crore (daily revenue) | Significant growth during Diwali weekend |
Kantara Chapter 1 has been a consistent box office success since its release. The film grossed around ₹337.4 crore net in its first week from various parts of India, which shows how much the audience loved the movie’s story, acting, and visual effects.
The total collection in the second week was around ₹147.85 crore, where the collection declined slightly, but it is still among the top films of the week.
In the third week, especially during the Diwali weekend, the daily earnings reached around ₹17.5 crore, proving that the audience’s interest in the film is enduring.
This consistent business has brought the total net collection of the film to around ₹524 crore in 18 days. It became the first film in the state of Karnataka to gross ₹200 crore, setting a new record. These data clearly indicate that Kantara Chapter 1 is one of the best-selling movies of 2025 and a new example of pan-Indian success.
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