Kantara Storms Past ₹600 Crore by Day 11-Surpasses Major 2025 Releases to Claim Second Spot
Rishab Shetty"™s Kantara: Chapter 1 continues its record-breaking dominance at the box office, standing tall as one of 2025"™s biggest cinematic triumphs. By the end of Day 11, the film has amassed an estimated ₹ 438.4 Cr in India Net ₹ 524.3 Cr of India Gross , ₹ 614.3 Cr worldwide, and ₹ 90 crore of Overseas showcasing extraordinary consistency across both metropolitan and tier-2 markets. Its gripping narrative rooted in folklore, spiritual symbolism, and cultural authenticity has struck a chord across regions, turning theatres into repeat destinations for audiences. The film"™s phenomenal weekday hold demonstrates the power of strong word-of-mouth, reaffirming that rooted storytelling can compete with "” and even surpass "” high-budget spectacles driven by star power.The mythological action-thriller garnered more than ₹ 100 crore by performing exceptionally well in both its original and dubbed Hindi version.
Even during the extended weekend, Kantara: Chapter 1 showed no signs of slowing down, raking in ₹12 crore from its original version and ₹14.25 crore from the Hindi release showcasing exceptional hold across regions despite the extended weekend phase.
When compared to other top-grossing Indian films of 2025, Kantara: Chapter 1"™s performance becomes even more impressive
1.Chhaava currently leads the year with around ₹807.91 crore worldwide, setting the initial benchmark for 2025
2.Kantara: Chapter 1 follows closely, having already reached ₹600+ crore worldwide by Day 11, and is projected to challenge Chhaava"™s top position in the coming weeks
3.Saiyaara, which garnered around ₹570.3 crore, now trails behind Kantara, despite featuring a massive star cast and nationwide promotions
4.Coolie, with a collection in the range of ₹518 crore, holds the next position but has already been overtaken by Kantara"™s 11-day figures.
5. War 2, which grossed approximately ₹364.35 crore, rounds out the top five for the year but remains significantly behind in terms of momentum and audience retention.
What truly distinguishes Kantara: Chapter 1 from its contemporaries is its exceptional overseas performance. It is currently the only Indian film in 2025 with realistic chances of surpassing ₹100 crore in international markets, a milestone that even some of the biggest Hindi releases have struggled to achieve this year. This overseas surge reflects how the film"™s universal themes "” faith, nature, and human conflict "” have resonated beyond linguistic and cultural boundaries. Rishab Shetty"™s directorial vision and powerful performance have transformed Kantara : Chapter 1 into not just a regional blockbuster, but a pan-Indian and global phenomenon. With its unprecedented pace and sustained word-of-mouth, Kantara is now poised to redefine the hierarchy of 2025"™s box office rankings and solidify its legacy as one of the most successful Indian films of the decade.