Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 continues its unstoppable run at the box office, showing remarkable consistency even in its fourth week. The mythological drama has now crossed the coveted ₹600 crore mark, cementing its place among the biggest Indian blockbusters of all time.

Box Office Performance

According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the Rishab Shetty starrer earned approximately ₹2.25 crore on Day 29 (October 30, 2025), taking its total to ₹601.55 crore (net) across all Indian languages.

The film maintained impressive occupancy levels across regions:

  • Kannada: 10.31%
  • Telugu: 10.52%
  • Hindi: 11.80%
  • Tamil: 17.69%

With this, Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 has officially become the 43rd biggest hit in Hindi cinema history, a remarkable feat for a regional-origin film.

Spanish Release and Global Buzz

Following its stellar domestic success, Kantara: Chapter 1 is now making global waves. The film is set for a Spanish release on October 31, and the trailer has already received an overwhelmingly positive response from international audiences.

The movie continues to perform exceptionally well overseas — particularly in Australia, where it has become the highest-grossing Indian film ever. With international language versions on the horizon, analysts expect its worldwide collection to rise even further.

Social Media Reactions After OTT Release

After its recent OTT debut, the film has sparked renewed conversations online. Fans have flooded social media with praise for Rishab Shetty’s vision and storytelling finesse.

One viewer wrote,

“Kantara Chapter 1 is probably one of the most epic Indian films I’ve ever seen. The plot, the CGI, the score — everything was so well crafted.”

Another added,

“It’s a pure cinematic experience. The story meanders a little, but the visuals and climax are breathtaking.”

Rukmini Vasanth on Playing Kanakavathi

In an interview with Cinema Express, actress Rukmini Vasanth opened up about portraying Kanakavathi.

“As Kanakavathi, I had to emotionally connect with the rituals, the music, and the atmosphere. Honestly, Kanakavathi is nothing like me,” she said.

She elaborated on her process, saying,

“The best part of being an actor is embodying different worlds. But if I don’t connect with the core of the character, how will the audience?”

About ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’

Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 serves as a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara. The film delves deeper into folklore, divinity, and the elemental connection between man and nature, all brought alive through breathtaking visuals, powerful performances, and a haunting soundtrack.