Bengaluru: Rishab Shetty starrer Kantara Chapter 1 continues to break box office records, not only in Kannada but also in the Hindi belt, surpassing Prabhas’ Salaar to become the 7th highest-grossing Hindi-dubbed South film of all time. The epic period mythological action drama has impressed audiences with its strong performances and compelling storytelling.
Hindi box office performance
According to Hombale Films, Kantara Chapter 1 added ₹6.50 crore on its 13th day in Hindi, marking a 46% jump from Monday’s ₹4.45 crore. The film’s net collection in the Hindi market has now reached ₹157.17 crore, while gross earnings including taxes stand at ₹185.46 crore.
Mounted on a budget of ₹60 crore, the film has achieved a 161% return on investment, earning the super-hit verdict in less than two weeks.
Daily and weekly breakdown (Hindi net collections):
- Week 1 (8 days): ₹110.10 crore
- Day 9: ₹7.10 crore
- Day 10: ₹14.37 crore
- Day 11: ₹14.65 crore
- Day 12: ₹4.45 crore
- Day 13: ₹6.50 crore
Total: ₹157.17 crore
Record milestones and future targets
With this feat, Kantara Chapter 1 has now overtaken Salaar (₹152 crore) in the Hindi market. The next target for the film is to surpass 2.0 (₹188 crore), starring Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar, with five days left until Diwali, when other big releases like Thamma are expected.
Top 10 highest-grossing Hindi-dubbed South films in India:
- Pushpa 2: ₹836.09 crore
- Baahubali 2: ₹511 crore
- KGF Chapter 2: ₹434.62 crore
- Kalki 2898 AD: ₹295 crore
- RRR: ₹277 crore
- 2.0: ₹188 crore
- Kantara Chapter 1: ₹157.17 crore
- Salaar: ₹152 crore
- Saaho: ₹149 crore
- Baahubali: The Beginning: ₹120 crore
Conclusion
Kantara Chapter 1 has emerged as a formidable success in the Hindi market, proving the growing appeal of South Indian cinema across India. With continued strong collections and the Diwali weekend ahead, the film is poised to climb even higher in the all-time Hindi-dubbed charts.