Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 continues its impressive run at the box office. The film has grossed approximately ₹614.3 crore worldwide , joining the ₹6 billion club. Meanwhile, its overseas collections have reached USD 10.60 million (approximately ₹94 crore), a landmark achievement for any Kannada film.
It performed well overseas, crossing $10 million.
The film earned USD 2.25 million in its second weekend, taking its overseas collection past the $10 million mark. Kantara Chapter 1 now aims to reach USD 14 million (approximately ₹124 crore) in its entire run.
This collection is also significant because Kannada films have traditionally had limited overseas business. Despite this, Kantara Chapter 1 has exceeded expectations.
Where did the film perform its best?
The film’s best performance came in the Middle East, where it opened strongly. Australia had a slow start, but is now doing well there as well.
- The film showed steady performance in Malaysia, Singapore and Europe .
- The film performed average in North America (USA and Canada).
- The release in Canada was limited due to external factors, which affected collections.
Overseas Box Office Report (Kantara Chapter 1)
| Area | Collection (in USD) |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,825,000 |
| Canada | 220,000 |
| Australia-New Zealand | 1,040,000 |
| Middle East | 3,550,000 |
| Malaysia | 350,000 |
| Singapore | 190,000 |
| United Kingdom | 775,000 |
| Germany | 200,000 |
| other countries | 450,000 |
| Total Overseas Collection | USD 10,600,000 (₹94 crore) |
Why is this success of Kantara special?
Kannada films have a limited audience in the overseas market, so Kantara Chapter 1 ‘s performance is considered very impressive. The film captivated audiences not only in India but also abroad with its content.
The Hindi and Telugu dubbed versions also played a significant role in expanding the film’s global reach. Although collections in the US were affected due to high ticket prices, other countries more than made up for it.
Comparison with films like KGF and Pushpa
The film is being compared to films like KGF 2 and Pushpa 2 , but compared to those films, Kantara Chapter 1 performed brilliantly despite its limited market and promotion.
The film did not receive the expected response in some regions like North America, but its overall worldwide performance makes it one of the most successful films of 2025 .
