Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1

Title: Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 (2025)
Original Title: ಕಾಂತಾರ: ಅಧ್ಯಾಯ - ೧
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Releaase Date: 10/02/2025
Cast:Rishab Shetty,Rukmini Vasanth,Rakesh Poojary,Gulshan Devaiah,Pramod Shetty,Jayaram,
Director:Arvind Kashyap,
Producer:Vijay Kiragandur,
About:
During the reign of Kadamba’s, the first dynasty of Karnataka, Bangra, a fictional feudatory ruled by King Vijayendra. Known to have pledged his loyalty to the Kadambas, he holds the command over their sea trade. King Vijayendra known for his valour is a
Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 Budget
The estimated production budget for Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 is reported to be ₹125 crore. This is a significant increase from the original 2022 film, Kantara, which was made with a much smaller budget of approximately ₹16 crore.
Key details about the budget for Chapter 1:
- Massive scale: The increased budget is intended to support a grander, more ambitious prequel that explores the origins of the story.
- Pre-release recovery: The film has already secured a massive deal for its digital streaming rights with Amazon Prime Video for ₹125 crore, effectively recovering 100% of its production cost before the theatrical release. This financial stability is a direct result of the original film’s huge success.
- Rishab Shetty’s salary: Some reports indicate that actor and director Rishab Shetty has opted for a share in the film’s profits rather than taking an upfront salary.
Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 Box Office Collection Worldwide Total (1 Day)
Worldwide | India Net | India Gross | Overseas | Verdict |
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₹ 368 Cr | ₹ 256.75 Cr | ₹ 308 Cr | ₹ 60 Cr | None |
Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 India Net Box office Collection Day Wise All Languages
Day | India Net Collection | Change(+/-) |
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Day 1 [1st Thu] | ₹ 61.85 Cr Kannada: ₹ 19.60 Cr Telugu: ₹ 13.00 Cr Hindi: ₹ 18.50 Cr Tamil: ₹ 5.50 Cr Malayalam: ₹ 5.25 Cr | – |
Day 2 [1st Fri] | ₹ 46.00 Cr Kannada: ₹ 13.50 Cr Telugu: ₹ 11.75 Cr Hindi: ₹ 12.50 Cr Tamil: ₹ 4.50 Cr Maayalam: ₹ 3.75 Cr | – |
Day 3 [1st Sat] | ₹ 55.00 Cr Kannada: ₹ 14.50 Cr Telugu: ₹ 11.25 Cr Hindi: ₹ 19.50 Cr Tamil: ₹ 5.5 Cr Maayalam: ₹ 4.25 Cr | 21.15% |
Day 4 [1st Sun] | ₹ 63.00 Cr Kannada: ₹ 16.75 Cr Telugu: ₹ 11.50 Cr Hindi: ₹ 23.00 Cr Tamil: ₹ 6.75 Cr Maayalam: ₹ 5.00 Cr | 14.55% |
Day 5 [1st Mon] | ₹ 31.5 Cr* rough data Kannada: ₹ 12.00 Cr Telugu: ₹ 5.40 Cr Hindi: ₹ 8.75 Cr Tamil: ₹ 2.75 Cr Maayalam: ₹ 2.60 Cr | -50.00% |
Day 6 [1st Tue] | ₹ 28.43 Cr * early estimates | – |
5 Days Total | ₹ 256.75 Cr Kannada: ₹ 76.35 Cr Telugu: ₹ 52.65 Cr Hindi: ₹ 82.25 Cr Tamil: ₹ 24.75 Cr Maayalam: ₹ 20.75 Cr | – |
6 Days Total | ₹ 285.18 Cr | – |