The Indian box office welcomed another sequel with Kantara Chapter 1. Released in theatres on October 2, the film opened on a decent note. Early reports suggest the franchise film started stronger than expected despite limited pre-release buzz.
Reports indicate the film earned around Rs 85 crore globally on day one. This is seen as a solid start for a sequel that faced muted anticipation before release. The opening shows strong acceptance among audiences both in India and overseas.
Strong evening and night shows boosted collections further, helping the film record steady revenue. The Hindi version reportedly grossed around Rs 18 crore nett on opening day, with the sequel factor playing a key role in pulling crowds to theatres.
In Telugu markets, the film showed good traction, with late evening and night shows performing well. The weekend trend will play a crucial role in shaping the film’s overall performance and sustaining momentum at the box office in multiple regions.
Religious sentiment is also expected to drive the Hindi business, possibly giving the film a long run. If this continues, Hindi collections may turn into the biggest contributor for Kantara Chapter 1 in the coming weeks.
Ticket sales data on BookMyShow showed hourly bookings crossing 50,000 since afternoon. This trend points to a strong Friday. If the pace holds through the weekend, the film looks set for an impressive first-weekend collection across languages.
