Rishab Shetty’s “Kantara Chapter 1,” the prequel to the 2022 blockbuster “Kantara,” has taken the box office by storm, grossing over ₹400 crore worldwide since its release on October 2. With this achievement, it has become the second-highest-grossing Kannada film of all time, trailing only “KGF Chapter 2.”
The film has posted phenomenal numbers across regions, earning more than ₹100 crore in Karnataka within just five days, ₹75 crore net in Hindi markets over four days, and recording an all-time best Monday in Kerala. It is now on track to potentially enter the ₹500 crore club.
However, despite these impressive figures, the financial situation for Kantara Chapter 1 is more nuanced. Industry insiders note a similarity with Rajinikanth’s recent hit Coolie, which, despite grossing nearly ₹600 crore worldwide, was still considered an underperformer due to its high break-even point.
The film had been sold to distributors at premium prices. While some territories delivered strong returns, others fell short, preventing uniform profitability. Reports suggest a similar pattern is emerging with Kantara Chapter 1, as the Telugu and Hindi markets are struggling to generate expected profits.
Industry sources estimate that Kantara Chapter 1 needs to gross around ₹900 crore worldwide just to break even — a daunting target despite its extraordinary global run. The film will need to continue drawing packed houses for at least two more weeks to approach that milestone.
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