Kantara: Chapter 1 continues its box office dominance, collecting around Rs. 9.25 crore in its fifth weekend. Despite a drop in South India after its digital release, the Rishab Shetty starrer has become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025, edging past Chhaava.
Kantara: Chapter 1 continues its record-breaking box office run in India and abroad, now set to reach a wider audience with its Spanish release on October 31. The film’s recently unveiled Spanish trailer highlights its rich mythology, intense storytelling, and universal appeal.
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 continues to dominate the box office, crossing Rs 201 crore with Rs 4.25 crore earned on its fourth Saturday. The film, released in multiple languages including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada, has become a holiday season favorite and one of the biggest hits of the year.
Rishab Shetty is ready to take Kantara: Chapter 1 beyond language barriers. The actor-director announced that the English version of his epic will release worldwide on October 31, 2025.
Celebrating the triumph of Kantara Chapter 1, Rishab Shetty made a spiritual pilgrimage to Varanasi. He offered prayers at the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple and participated in the divine Ganga Aarti, marking his success with a moment of reverence.
Rishab Shetty, who won the 2022 National Award for Best Actor for Kantara, had earlier earned a National Award for *Sarkaari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale, Kaasaragodu* (2018), celebrating language, identity, and cultural pride.
Rishab Shetty’s temple visit in Mysuru was a heartfelt pause amid Kantara’s roaring success — a quiet tribute to his roots and beliefs. Clad in traditional attire, the filmmaker humbly sought blessings, reminding fans that faith and fame can walk hand in hand.
Rishab Shetty has claimed the top spot on IMDb’s list of Most Popular Indian Celebrities, riding high on the unprecedented success of Kantara Chapter 1. The actor and filmmaker’s rise highlights his pan-India appeal and cements his status as a cultural icon in Indian cinema.
Rishab Shetty cements his place as India’s biggest actor-writer-director with Kantara Chapter 1, a cultural phenomenon that blends tradition, faith, and folklore, redefining regional cinema and reviving India’s storytelling pride.
In a new KBC 17 promo, Amitabh Bachchan recreated his iconic dialogue from the 1990 cult classic Agneepath at Rishab Shetty’s request. The fun moment has already generated excitement among fans ahead of the upcoming episode.
Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1 has continued its record-breaking run, earning Rs 590 crore worldwide in just ten days. The film has now surpassed the lifetime collections of Saiyaara, Padmaavat, and Sanju, cementing its place among India’s top 25 highest-grossing films.
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 continues its phenomenal run, collecting Rs 655 crore worldwide in 11 days and cementing Hombale Films’ position as one of Indian cinema’s most powerful production houses.
Actor-director Rishab Shetty recalled how difficult the shoot of Kantara: Chapter 1 was and how he pushed through it despite the physical pain.
Kantara: Chapter 1, set in pre-colonial Karnataka, explores faith, folklore, and human experiences without promoting any ideology, says actor-director Rishab Shetty. The film involved extensive research, elaborate sets, and meticulous costume design to bring the story to life.
The blockbuster phenomenon "Kantara: Chapter 1" continues its box office rampage, having sold a colossal 10 million tickets and showing no signs of slowing down.
With its entry into the Rs 500 crore club, 'Kantara: Chapter 1' completes a powerful hat-trick for Kannada cinema, standing tall with the mega-hits 'KGF: Chapter 2' and 'Salaar' as the third film to achieve this monumental feat.
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 has crossed Rs 500 crore globally, earning Rs 509.25 crore within a week of release, marking one of India’s biggest box office triumphs of 2025.
Kantara director-actor Rishab Shetty shared with Siddharth Kannan his struggles before success. He and friend Rakshit Shetty had to literally beg people to watch their films during their early, challenging days in cinema.
For his powerful role, Rishab Shetty dedicated two intense years in mastering Kalaripayattu. This ancient martial art wasn't just about fight choreography; it was about embodying the raw, primal energy that defines the film's soul.
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 has officially entered the Rs 300 crore club at the domestic box office, making it the second-highest-grossing Kannada film of 2025. The mythological epic has also earned over Rs 4oo crore worldwide in just six days, becoming a massive hit across languages, including Hindi.
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 continues its box office dominance, crossing the Rs 400 crore mark worldwide. The mythological epic has earned Rs 33.50 crore in India on Day 6, with strong overseas collections contributing to its global success.
Pragati Shetty, wife of Rishab Shetty, shared her heartfelt gratitude and excitement for contributing to the blockbuster Kantara: Chapter 1.
Before Kantara became a sensation, Rishab Shetty was stunned by the film’s massive scale. As Kantara Chapter 1 grabs attention today, a 2022 throwback shows him recalling how overwhelmed he felt seeing the grand set for the first time.
Indian cricketer KL Rahul has praised Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1, calling it a heartfelt and magical film that beautifully represents the people and beliefs of Mangaluru.
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 continues its strong box office performance, crossing the Rs 255 crore mark within just five days of release. Despite a slight dip on Day 5, the mythological prequel remains one of the biggest hits of the season, outshining several recent releases.