Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1 — Week-by-Week Box Office Report
Detailed language-wise collections, weekly breakup and Day-27 highlights for Rishab Shetty’s pan-India blockbuster.
Major Summary
Worldwide: ₹ 816.85 Cr • India Net: ₹ 596.74 Cr • India Gross: ₹ 706.85 Cr • Overseas: ₹ 110 Cr
Film: Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1 | Director: Rishab Shetty | Production: Hombale Films
India — Total Week-by-Week Collection (All Languages)
Overall India net collection split into weekly buckets (approximate, combined across Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil & Malayalam where applicable):
| Week | India Net (Approx.) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | ₹ 276.4 Cr | Outstanding opening across all languages |
| Week 2 | ₹ 190.2 Cr | Massive hold on weekdays |
| Week 3 | ₹ 90.6 Cr | Strong long tail |
| Week 4 | ₹ 36.9 Cr | Continued run in multiplexes & single screens |
| Week 5 (till Day 27) | ₹ 2.64 Cr | Day-27 Highlight: collections still coming in |
Note: weekly splits are rounded trade estimates based on day-wise language data and industry patterns.
Language-Wise Week-by-Week Breakup
Kannada Version — Week Breakdown
Total (Kannada): ₹ 192.04 Cr
| Week | Collection (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | ₹ 84 Cr |
| Week 2 | ₹ 64 Cr |
| Week 3 | ₹ 30.5 Cr |
| Week 4 | ₹ 12.6 Cr |
| Week 5 | ₹ 0.94 Cr (Day 27) |
Kannada circuit remained the strongest pillar — Karnataka theatres recorded highest per-day averages during opening weeks.
Hindi Version — Week Breakdown
Total (Hindi): ₹ 209 Cr
| Week | Collection (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | ₹ 96.5 Cr |
| Week 2 | ₹ 70.8 Cr |
| Week 3 | ₹ 28.4 Cr |
| Week 4 | ₹ 11.3 Cr |
| Week 5 | ₹ 2.4 Cr (Day 27) |
The Hindi dubbed version became a major contributor to the pan-India total, crossing ₹200 Cr net — rare for a dubbed regional release.
Telugu Version — Week Breakdown
Total (Telugu): ₹ 89.29 Cr
| Week | Collection (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | ₹ 42 Cr |
| Week 2 | ₹ 26.5 Cr |
| Week 3 | ₹ 12 Cr |
| Week 4 | ₹ 7 Cr |
| Week 5 | ₹ 0.14 Cr (Day 27) |
Telugu markets (Andhra & Telangana) gave solid returns early on and then tapered as expected over weeks.
Tamil Version — Week Breakdown
Total (Tamil): ₹ 61.56 Cr
| Week | Collection (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | ₹ 27 Cr |
| Week 2 | ₹ 18.5 Cr |
| Week 3 | ₹ 9.2 Cr |
| Week 4 | ₹ 6.6 Cr |
| Week 5 | ₹ 0.26 Cr (Day 27) |
Tamil collections were notable given limited screens — strong word-of-mouth and regional interest helped sustain numbers.
Day-27 Highlight (Quick View)
- Kannada: ₹ 0.94 Cr
- Hindi: ₹ 2.4 Cr
- Telugu: ₹ 0.14 Cr
- Tamil: ₹ 0.26 Cr
Even on Day 27 the film is recording collections across languages — a testament to its strong long-tail performance.
Overseas Performance
Total Overseas: ₹ 110 Cr
Kantara’s cultural and visual appeal attracted audiences in key overseas markets (UAE, US, UK, Australia). Overseas contributed a healthy share to the worldwide gross.
Final Analysis & Takeaway
Total Worldwide Gross: ₹ 816.85 Cr • India Net: ₹ 596.74 Cr • India Gross: ₹ 706.85 Cr
Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1 has redefined the potential of regional cinema on a national scale. The film’s superb opening, sustained weekday holds and multi-language penetration make it a model for future pan-India releases. Day-27 collections underline a rare long-tail trend — something only a handful of modern Indian films achieve.
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