BENGALURU:
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 (also known as Kantara 2) continues its dream run at the box office. The film maintained its momentum on Day 6 (Tuesday), adding ₹33.5 crore to its domestic tally. With this, the movie’s total India net collection stands at ₹290.25 crore, according to data from Sacnilk.
After a thunderous opening weekend and a minor dip on Monday, the film’s steady weekday hold underscores its strong audience pull across languages.
Kannada version dominates home turf
The Kannada version remains the film’s strongest pillar, leading the charts with 78.9% overall occupancy on Tuesday. Cities like Mysuru (93%), Shivamogga (96.5%), and Kundapura and Tumakuru (98–100%) saw near-full houses during evening and night shows.
It collected ₹13 crore on Day 6, pushing its total to ₹89.35 crore in Karnataka alone. The consistent turnout highlights Rishab Shetty’s strong connect with local audiences.
Hindi version continues upward trend
The Hindi dubbed version held firm with ₹11 crore on Day 6, particularly strong in metros such as Pune (50.5%) and Mumbai (41.75%). Evening multiplex shows saw a marked uptick.
With this, the Hindi version’s total stands at ₹93.25 crore, cementing the film’s pan-India appeal.
Mixed response for Telugu version
In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Kantara 2 registered 30.85% occupancy on Tuesday. While major centres like Hyderabad, Vijayawada, and Vizag performed decently, smaller towns saw a dip.
The Telugu version collected ₹4.75 crore, taking its total to ₹57.4 crore.
Tamil and Malayalam versions remain steady
In Tamil Nadu, the film recorded 37.76% occupancy, led by Chennai (44.5%) and Pondicherry (65.5%), collecting ₹2.5 crore on Day 6. The total for the Tamil version now stands at ₹27.25 crore.
In Kerala, the Malayalam version earned ₹2.25 crore on Tuesday, taking its cumulative total to ₹23 crore, with strong numbers from Kochi and Kozhikode.
Box office summary (India net)
| Day | Collection (₹ Cr) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 61.85 | Massive start across languages |
| Day 2 | 45.4 | Slight drop, strong hold |
| Day 3 | 55 | Weekend surge |
| Day 4 | 63 | Peak Sunday |
| Day 5 | 31.5 | Monday dip |
| Day 6 | 33.5 | Strong weekday hold |
Total (6 Days): ₹290.25 crore
(Kannada: ₹89.35 Cr | Hindi: ₹93.25 Cr | Telugu: ₹57.4 Cr | Tamil: ₹27.25 Cr | Malayalam: ₹23 Cr)
Outlook
With its gripping narrative, mythological depth, and Rishab Shetty’s commanding performance, Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 is poised to cross the ₹300 crore mark on Wednesday. The film now ranks among 2025’s top-grossing Indian blockbusters across languages.