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Kantara Chapter 1, starring Rishab Shetty in the lead role, is enjoying all the limelight due to its massive OTT deal. Reportedly, it has amassed 125 crores in exchange for post-theatrical streaming rights. This indicates the demand for the film, which can make new records for the Kannada film industry. Amid this, everyone eagerly awaits how it will compete with the all-time blockbuster of Sandalwood, KGF Chapter 2, at the Indian box office. Keep reading for a detailed report!
Since Kantara (2022) was a huge success nationwide, expectations from the upcoming prequel are sky high. There’s definitely an undercurrent for the film, not just in Karnataka but also in the other regions. As of now, it seems like the biggie will easily cross the 50 crore net mark on the opening day, and there’s a chance of even hitting the 75 crore mark.
Kantara defeated KGF Chapter 2 in Karnataka footfalls
Kantara Chapter 1 will enjoy strong support from the dubbed versions, especially Hindi and Telugu. Leaving the dubbed versions aside, all eyes are set on how it performs in the original Kannada version. For those who don’t know, Kantara made history in Karnataka by achieving 1 crore footfalls, thus beating KGF Chapter 2 (70 lakh+ footfalls) by a margin.
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