Kantara: Chapter 1 Crosses ₹150 Crore in Hindi, Becomes One of the Top 8 Highest-Grossing Dubbed Hits

October 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Kantara: Chapter 1 Crosses ₹150 Crore in Hindi, Becomes One of the Top 8 Highest-Grossing Dubbed Hits

Rishab Shetty"™s Kantara: Chapter 1 has crossed a remarkable milestone "” earning over ₹150 crore net (As of Now) in its Hindi version, placing it eighth among the highest-grossing dubbed films released in India. What began as a modestly promoted film has now become one of the most successful non-Hindi releases to win over audiences across regions.When Kantara first released, few expected it to hold so strongly in theatres weeks after its debut. Yet, steady collections and positive word-of-mouth helped it grow beyond its initial numbers.

Take a look at the Highest Hindi dubbed grossers

1. Pushpa 2: The Rule "“ ₹812.14 crore

2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion "“ ₹511 crore

3. KGF Chapter 2 "“ ₹435.33 crore

4. Kalki 2898 AD "“ ₹293.13 crore

5. RRR "“ ₹272.78 crore

6. 2.0 "“ ₹188.23 crore

7. Mahavatar Narsimha "“ ₹188.15 crore

8. Kantara: Chapter 1 "“ ₹155.5 crore

9. Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire - ₹152.65 crore

10.Saaho - ₹145.67 crore

11.Bahubali - The Beginning - ₹118.5 crore

12.Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1 - ₹106.35 crore

With this, Kantara now stands above several other major releases such as Salaar, Saaho, and Pushpa "“ The Rise, proving that strong audience connection can sometimes beat even large-scale action spectacles.Unlike many big-budget films that rely purely on star power, Kantara succeeded because it connected emotionally with viewers. The story, setting, and performances felt relatable and genuine. Audiences in both metros and small towns found something to hold on to "” whether it was the emotion, the atmosphere, or the sincerity of the storytelling.Its growth was also helped by consistent audience engagement "” families returning for repeat shows, good theatre experience, and positive talk across social media platforms. The film"™s Hindi version especially benefitted from audiences looking for something rooted and real amid heavily stylised releases.

As Kantara: Chapter 1 celebrates this milestone, it joins a rare group of dubbed films that made a lasting impact across India. Its success shows that language is no longer a limitation "” good stories find their audience everywhere.Crossing ₹150 crore is a milestone "” but it doesn"™t seem to be the end of Kantara"™s journey. The film continues to perform steadily in certain circuits, and its growing popularity may yet open new records in the coming weeks. With more viewers discovering it through word-of-mouth, Kantara seems far from done.As it climbs the charts one step at a time, let"™s stay tuned to see what new heights this remarkable film is set to achieve next.

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