'Kantara: Chapter 1' box office collection day 6 early: Rishab Shetty's movie collects Rs 3.89 crore

Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter 1' is enjoying a strong run at the box office. After a massive opening weekend that impressed fans with its stunning visuals and powerful storytelling, the film has naturally seen a dip in collections as it enters the weekdays. Early estimates for its Tuesday live collections are now in.

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'Kantara: Chapter 1' live box office performance

According to trade analyst Sacnilk, the film on its eighth day collected Rs 3.89 crore in the morning. The film has been performing exceptionally well since its release. On Day 1, it opened to a mammoth total of Rs 61.85 crore, then collected Rs 45.4 crore on Friday. Later, wrapping the weekend, it minted Rs 55 crore and Rs 63 crore on Saturday and Sunday. The film on Monday saw an expected dip to Rs 31.25 crore. This brings the total of the film to Rs 260.39 crore as per the live updates on Tuesday, in India.


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'Kantara: Chapter 1' live theatre occupancy

'Kantara: Chapter 1' recorded varied occupancy rates across different languages on Tuesday morning. The film saw a strong 56.74% occupancy in Kannada, while Telugu screens registered 18.62%. Hindi shows managed a 13.25% occupancy, Tamil screenings drew 25.91%, and Malayalam theaters reported an 18.74% occupancy.

About the 'Kantara: Chapter 1'

Directed and headlined by Rishab Shetty, the movie is a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster, 'Kantara'. The film is about the dynasty era in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka. The film takes us to the past of the Boota kola ritual, spirituality, and regional folklore.

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In the movie, Rishab Shetty is seen as Berme, a tribal warrior raised by the Kantara tribe who worship nature and guardian spirits Panjurli and Guliga. The movie includes Gulshan Devaiah as Prince Kulashekara, Rukmini Vasanth portrays Princess Kanakavathi, Kulashekara's sister and Berme's love interest.

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The film was released on October 2.

DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietary sources and also from diverse public data. While we strive for accuracy, all figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned. It offers a fair representation of the project's box office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions on toientertainment@timesinternet.in.