Kantara: Chapter 1 Gathers ₹427.5 Crore Worldwide!

Hombale Films and Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 stormed theatres last week after much anticipation surrounding its release. Ever since it hit the screens, the film has become the talk of the nation and the world. It has revolutionized Indian filmmaking, setting new benchmarks with its powerful storytelling, breathtaking visuals, and culturally rooted narrative. Critics, audiences, and even renowned filmmakers have been showering praise on #RishabShettys vision, the film’s performances, and its deep emotional connection. And the love for the film is reflected in its box office numbers.

In just six days, Kantara: Chapter 1 has collected a staggering ₹427.5 crore worldwide, emerging as a global phenomenon. With such an extraordinary pace, the film is expected to touch the ₹500 crore mark within a week and is steadily inching closer to the historic ₹1000 crore milestone. The strong word-of-mouth, glowing reviews, and massive buzz across social media are all working in the film’s favor. Beyond its cinematic brilliance, Kantara: Chapter 1 is striking an emotional chord with audiences for its authenticity and rooted storytelling. As momentum continues to build, the film is well on its way to creating history once again, proving that powerful stories know no borders.

Kantara: Chapter 1 is one of Hombale Films’ most ambitious undertakings. The creative team includes music director B. Ajaneesh Loknath, cinematographer Arvind Kashyap, and production designer Vinesh Banglan, all of whom have shaped the film’s powerful visual and emotional narrative.

Moreover, Hombale Films is leaving no stone unturned in carrying forward the legacy of this 2022 masterpiece. The makers have curated an extensive war sequence for Kantara: Chapter 1 with national and international specialists, involving over 500 skilled fighters and featuring 3,000 people. This sequence was filmed in an entire town spanning 25 acres on rugged terrain, over a period of 45–50 days, making it one of the biggest sequences in the history of Indian cinema.

The film released worldwide on October 2 in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, and English, reaching audiences across languages and regions while remaining deeply rooted in its cultural core.

With Kantara: Chapter 1, Hombale Films continues to push the boundaries of Indian cinema, promising a deeply immersive experience that celebrates folklore, faith, and cinematic excellence.

By Keerti Kadam