After a month-long phenomenal theatrical run, the film has almost come to a halt at the Indian box office. Despite her historic run in multiple languages, she narrowly missed the ₹600 crore mark and stood at ₹599.15 crore on the 28th day of her release.
🎬Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office Collection Day 28
This is according to early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk, which stated that Kantara: Chapter 1 earned ₹2.50 crore on the 28th day of its release (October 29), passing the ₹599.15 crore mark in domestic collections.
Occupancy slipped slightly, with occupancies at 11.44% in Kannada, 8.79% in Telugu, 13.37% in Hindi, and 17.39% in Tamil. Still, this is a matter of pride, the film remains one of the biggest pan-India blockbusters of 2025 and sits at 43rd rank of all-time highest-grossing Hindi films.
📺 Kantara Chapter 1 OTT Release Date
For those who missed the theatrical experience, Kantara: Chapter 1 is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on October 31.
The streaming giant confirmed the news with the announcement:
“Get ready to witness the LEGENDary adventure of Berme 🔥 — #KantaraALegendChapter1OnPrime, October 31.”
The OTT version will stream in Kannada, along with Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam dubbed versions. The newly released trailer teases an intense battle sequence led by Rishab Shetty’s character, Berme, the divine protector.
🎥 Atlee Praises Rishab Shetty’s Vision
Celebrated filmmaker Atlee, known for blockbusters like Jawan and Theri, praised Rishab Shetty for his dual role as actor and director. Speaking to India Today, Atlee shared:
“I drove for two and a half hours to watch the film on day one in Amsterdam. After the screening, I immediately called Rishab — he’s not just a friend, but an inspiration.”
He further added,
“What Rishab has achieved with Kantara Chapter 1 is extraordinary. Balancing performance and direction in such an ambitious film is a rare feat. His storytelling rhythm and emotional depth are outstanding.”
⚡ About Kantara: Chapter 1
Serving as a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, the film dives into the origin story of Berme, exploring his spiritual bond with nature and divine forces. Written, directed, and headlined by Rishab Shetty, the movie has earned acclaim for its spectacular visuals, immersive storytelling, and powerful music score.
While it missed the ₹600 crore mark by a whisker, Kantara: Chapter 1 continues to reign as one of the most successful Indian films of 2025, setting the stage for its highly anticipated digital debut.
