Kantara Chapter 1 has emerged as the second film of 2025 to enter the 800 crore club worldwide. It is a massive blockbuster, but it is yet to surpass Chhaava to become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 globally. The target is closer than ever, and below are all the box office updates you need!
Kantara Chapter 1 Overseas Box Office
In 26 days, Kantara Chapter 1 has accumulated 110 crores at the overseas box office. It has already surpassed the international run of Chhaava, which had collected 110.90 crore gross. Rishab Shetty’s directorial is now competing against the Malayalam blockbuster Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (119.9 crore gross).
Kantara Chapter 1 vs Chhaava Worldwide!
At the domestic box office, the Kantara prequel has garnered 592.42 crores net. The pace has slowed down, and it must pick up the momentum to enter the 600 crore club and eventually surpass Chhaava (615.39 crores net) in India.
Including taxes, the gross total of Rishab Shetty’s film stands at 699 crores. When combined with the overseas run, the worldwide total of Kantara Chapter 1 surges to 809 crore gross. The mythological action drama is the second-ever Kannada film to enter the 800 crore club after KGF Chapter 2.
It is now chasing the worldwide lifetime of Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava (827.06 crores) to become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 globally. Hombale Films’ production only needs 18.06 crore gross more in the kitty to achieve the milestone!
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