Kantara Chapter 1 has outperformed major Bollywood films such as Jolly LLB 3 and
Sky
Force, achieving a remarkable debut at the Hindi box office. The film,
featuring Rishab Shetty, experienced significant growth compared to its
predecessor and even exceeded the opening day earnings of Prabhas’ Salaar.
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As per the official statistics, Kantara Chapter 1 generated 18.50 crores on its first day in the Hindi market. It faced a direct box office competition with the Bollywood film Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, which earned 10.11 crores, yet Kantara Chapter 1 secured much higher initial earnings.
The period-mythological action drama benefited from the Dussehra/Gandhi Jayanti holiday, providing it with a significant opportunity. Nevertheless, it adhered to the anticipated projections. All attention is now directed towards the growth over the weekend, given that the franchise boasts a substantial fan base. Additionally, there is limited competition, with only two contenders – Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari and Jolly LLB 3.
In 2022, Kantara had a strong debut, earning 1.27 crores on its first day. In contrast, Rishab Shetty’s prequel achieved an impressive 1356% higher opening. This is indeed an outstanding beginning. With a significant increase during the extended opening weekend, it has the potential to exceed the original film’s total of 81.1 crore net.
Salaar (Hindi) debuted at the box office with earnings of 15.50 crores. Rishab Shetty has significantly surpassed this figure.
Regarding Bollywood openers of 2025, Kantara Chapter 1 has outperformed Sky Force to achieve the 7th largest opening.
Kantara Chapter 1 Hindi Box Office Day 1 Collection
As per the official statistics, Kantara Chapter 1 generated 18.50 crores on its first day in the Hindi market. It faced a direct box office competition with the Bollywood film Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, which earned 10.11 crores, yet Kantara Chapter 1 secured much higher initial earnings.
The period-mythological action drama benefited from the Dussehra/Gandhi Jayanti holiday, providing it with a significant opportunity. Nevertheless, it adhered to the anticipated projections. All attention is now directed towards the growth over the weekend, given that the franchise boasts a substantial fan base. Additionally, there is limited competition, with only two contenders – Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari and Jolly LLB 3.
Kantara Chapter 1 vs Kantara at the Hindi Box Office
In 2022, Kantara had a strong debut, earning 1.27 crores on its first day. In contrast, Rishab Shetty’s prequel achieved an impressive 1356% higher opening. This is indeed an outstanding beginning. With a significant increase during the extended opening weekend, it has the potential to exceed the original film’s total of 81.1 crore net.
Surpassing Prabhas’ Salaar
Since the phenomenon of Baahubali, Prabhas has maintained a substantial fan following in the Hindi-speaking regions. Notably, Kantara Chapter 1 has outperformed his fifth highest opener, Salaar.Salaar (Hindi) debuted at the box office with earnings of 15.50 crores. Rishab Shetty has significantly surpassed this figure.
Achieved Two Additional Major Milestones!
It is worth mentioning that it has recorded the highest opening for a South Indian film in the Hindi language in 2025. It opened significantly better than Game Changer (8.64 crores) and Coolie (4.5 crores).Regarding Bollywood openers of 2025, Kantara Chapter 1 has outperformed Sky Force to achieve the 7th largest opening.
Check out the top 10 highest openers of 2025 in Hindi cinema (India net collection):
War 2 – 52.5 crores
Chhaava – 33.1 crores
Sikandar – 30.06 crores
Housefull 5 – 24.35 crores
Saiyaara – 22 crores
Raid 2 – 19.71 crores
Kantara Chapter 1 – 18.50 crores
Sky Force – 15.3 crores
Baaghi 4 – 13.2 crores
Jolly LLB 3 – 12.5 crores
Kantara Chapter 1 Hindi Box Office Summary Day 1
Net collection: 18.91 crores
Gross collection: 21.83 crores
Chhaava – 33.1 crores
Sikandar – 30.06 crores
Housefull 5 – 24.35 crores
Saiyaara – 22 crores
Raid 2 – 19.71 crores
Kantara Chapter 1 – 18.50 crores
Sky Force – 15.3 crores
Baaghi 4 – 13.2 crores
Jolly LLB 3 – 12.5 crores
Kantara Chapter 1 Hindi Box Office Summary Day 1
Net collection: 18.91 crores
Gross collection: 21.83 crores
Kantara Chapter 1 Hindi Box Office Summary Day 1
Net collection: 18.91 crores
Gross collection: 21.83 crores
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