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Kantara Chapter 1, Rishab Shetty’s magnum opus, has overthrown Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava to become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025. The cinematic masterpiece by Rishab Shetty has already collected over ₹800 crore worldwide.
According to reports from Hombale Films, the production studio behind the movie, the period action drama, has made an impressive ₹717 crore worldwide in its first two weeks.
Worldwide Collection
In its third week, the film continued to dominate the box office — adding another ₹38 crore net in India over the weekend and ₹92 crore gross globally in just six days. This brings its total worldwide collection to ₹809 crore, surpassing Chhaava’s lifetime total of ₹807 crore.
However, box-office tracker Sacnilk reported slightly lower numbers, estimating Kantara Chapter 1’s worldwide total around ₹775 crore after 21 days, with ₹563.50 crore net from India and approximately $13 million from overseas markets.
However, it is clear that Rishab Shetty’s film is scripting a new box-office history.
The Highest-Grossing Indian Films of 2025
In 2025, multiple blockbusters are making waves at the global box office. Here’s how the leaderboard stands now:
Kantara Chapter 1 – ₹809 crore, Chhaava – ₹807 crore, Saiyaara (Mohit Suri) – ₹576 crore, Coolie (Rajinikanth) – ₹500+ crore, War 2 (YRF Spy Universe) – ₹365 crore, Mahavatar Narsimha – ₹340 crore (approx.), OG – ₹320 crore (approx.), Lokah Chapter 1 – ₹310 crore (approx.), Sitaare Zameen Par (Aamir Khan) – ₹295 crore (approx.), L2: Empuraan (Mohanlal) – ₹292 crore (approx.)
About Kantara Chapter 1
Kantara Chapter 1 is the prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara. Set in an ancient timeline, the movie goes deeper into the spiritual and mythological roots that shaped the original story. Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, Kantara 1 features Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah in key roles. The movie has become the second-highest-grossing Kannada film of all time, behind only KGF Chapter 2.
What’s Next for Kantara Chapter 1?
The makers are now releasing the English-language version of Kantara Chapter 1 on 31st of October, which is expected to introduce the mystical world of Kantara to global audiences.
The success story of the film is not just Rishab Shetty or Kannada cinema’s victory, but rather it is a triumph of Indian creativity altogether. Kantara has shown that authenticity, rooted storytelling, and emotional depth can conquer all barriers — linguistic or geographical.
Disclaimer
This article is based on publicly available reports, box-office data, and official statements from production houses and media outlets. Figures mentioned may vary slightly depending on tracking sources. This is a developing story. Please verify the figures from official sources.
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Kangkan Kishor Sharma, an M.A. in Media and Journalism, serves as the Chief Contributor at NestOfNews.com. He contributes regularly, bringing insight, passion, and a deep commitment to delivering stories that truly matter. His work reflects a thoughtful understanding of media, storytelling, and the issues shaping today’s world.