Kantara Chapter 1 Day 26 box office: Kantara prequel is nearing the end of its theatrical run

Kantara Chapter 1 Day 26 box office: Kantara Chapter 1 registered its first sub Rs 1 cr total at the Karnataka box office on Day 26, amid the film’s OTT debut announcement

Rishab Shetty in Kantara Chapter 1

Kantara Chapter 1 is nearing the end of its theatrical run. It had been reported that Rishab Shetty’s Kantara prequel has a 4-week OTT window, which was confirmed this week. Amid the impending streaming release, on its fourth Monday, the film managed a measly Rs 2.92 cr all India net, with the Karnataka box office registering its first sub Rs 1 cr total. The Hindi version fared minimally better, but the collections from the rest of the markets were negligible, following a minor weekend improvement.

As of Day 25, Kantara finally achieved the highest grosser of the year status, as per trade trackers, a feat that Hombale Films, the production house, is yet to acknowledge. The banner’s official PR team had made the claim days ago, but provided no further information to substantiate the same. According to Sacnilk, as of Day 26, Kantara Chapter 1 had amassed Rs 813 cr in worldwide gross collections, outdoing Chhaava, which had ended its theatrical run at Rs 809 cr. The film will have at least another week in theatres and is expected to get close to the Rs 850 cr mark before it hits OTT.

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The question that remains, though, is if Kantara Chapter 1’s collections will be affected by the outcome in the ongoing ticket price cap battle with the state government. Days before the film’s release, the government had passed an order capping ticket rates at Rs 200 plus taxes, which Hombale Films and Multiplex associations had challenged. The High Court had directed exhibitors and audiences to maintain records of tickets, to facilitate refunds, if the government order prevails. A significant portion of the film’s Rs 200 cr + collection from Karnataka will be lost, if the cap is reinstated.

Meanwhile, on October 27, Amazon Prime Video, which had picked up the exclusive streaming rights way back in early 2024, officially announced October 31 as the day that Kantara Chapter 1 will be made available on the platform. It will stream with Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam audio. The Hindi version is also expected on the platform, albeit after the 8 week window.

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Also read: Kantara Chapter 1 movie review: Rishab Shetty goes all out in grand but bland sequel

FAQs

Q. Are Kantara and Kantara: Chapter 1 the same?

A. No, they are separate films in the same franchise, both written and directed by Rishab Shetty. Kantara released in 2022, while Kantara: Chapter 1 hit theatres on October 2, 2025. Chapter 1 is the prequel of the original film and explores the origins of daivaradhane in the Tulunadu region.

Q. What is the run-time of Kantara Chapter 1?

A. Kantara Chapter is 2 hours and 47 minutes in total run-time.

Q. Where can one watch Kantara Chapter 1?

A. Kantara Chapter 1 hit theatres across the world on October 2, 2025. Subsequently, it will head to Amazon Prime Video on October 31, 2025, in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.

Q. Whose avatar is Panjurli Daiva?

A. Panjurli Daiva is considered an avatar of Lord Vishnu in his Varaha incarnation. Panjurli, according to folklore, was a wild boar, who was slain by Lord Shiva and then revived to become a divine protector.

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