Kantara – Chapter 1 storms past Rs 717.50 crore globally

Hombale Films and Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 has become a global phenomenon. The prequel to the 2022 blockbuster is rewriting box office history, roaring past ₹717.50 crore in just two weeks. The film’s divine momentum shows no sign of slowing down, with a strong pre-Diwali weekend expected to push its earnings even higher.

The makers announced the new milestone with pride, writing, “A divine storm at the box office 💥💥 #KantaraChapter1 roars past 717.50 CRORES+ GBOC worldwide in 2 weeks. Celebrate Deepavali with #BlockbusterKantara running successfully in cinemas near you!”

What’s driving this frenzy is the film’s scale and spirit. Directed, written, and headlined by Rishab Shetty, Kantara: Chapter 1 dives into the sacred origins of the land of Kantara, set in the 4th century AD. The story explores the roots of faith, folklore, and conflict — blending mythology and raw human emotion with the visual grandeur of Indian cinema at its peak.

Visually, it’s breathtaking. Cinematographer Arvind S. Kashyap and composer B. Ajaneesh Loknath, who shaped the atmosphere of the original Kantara, return with even greater intensity. The score, the chants, and the fiery visuals give the film a primal energy that’s pulled audiences back to theatres multiple times.