Kantara Chapter 1 Dominates Dussehra Box Office with ₹60 Crore Opening Amidst Multi-Film Clash
Kantara Chapter 1, starring Rishab Shetty, achieved a ₹60 crore opening on Dussehra, outperforming competitors like Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari at the box office.
Pune, October 03, 2025: Rishab Shetty’s mythological epic, Kantara Chapter 1, has made a remarkable debut at the box office, grossing ₹60 crore on its opening day, October 2, 2025. Released during the Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti holidays, the film leveraged the festive season to attract large audiences across India. This impressive figure places it among the top openings of 2025.
The film faced a direct box office clash with Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, which opened with ₹9.25 crore. Despite this stiff competition, Kantara Chapter 1 outperformed expectations, particularly in the Hindi market, where it recorded one of the biggest openings of the year, surpassing several notable releases.
The movie’s strong performance is credited to its compelling storytelling rooted in local folklore, combined with Shetty’s impactful direction. Early reviews have praised the film’s visual effects, performances, and engaging narrative, helping it resonate with audiences across age groups. With the weekend ahead, industry analysts expect the film to maintain its momentum and potentially become one of the highest-grossing films of 2025.
The success of Kantara Chapter 1 underscores the growing appetite for culturally rooted stories in mainstream cinema, highlighting the importance of strategic festive releases in maximizing box office performance.
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