Kantara on Track to Surpass KGF Chapter 2
Kantara on Track to Surpass KGF Chapter 2
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 is rewriting box office history with its unstoppable momentum across India. After delivering a blockbuster first week, the film continues its dream run into the second weekend, showing no signs of slowing down. The Friday numbers indicated a strong resurgence, and by Saturday, the film had gone full throttle, collecting close to ₹40 crores. With this pace, Kantara: Chapter 1 now stands on the brink of achieving a monumental milestone for Sandalwood.
Can Kantara: Chapter 1 Beat KGF Chapter 2’s Second-Weekend Record?
While Kantara: Chapter 1 opened to slightly lower figures compared to Yash’s KGF Chapter 2, its box office journey has been nothing short of phenomenal. Remarkably, the film has already crossed several benchmarks set by KGF 2. For context, Yash’s blockbuster had raked in a massive ₹105.15 crores during its second weekend. Now, Rishab Shetty’s latest outing is eyeing that very throne. – Kantara on Track to Surpass KGF Chapter 2
In its second weekend, Kantara: Chapter 1 amassed ₹22.25 crores on Day 9 and witnessed a massive jump on Day 10 with ₹39 crores, bringing its total to ₹61.25 crores in just two days. To surpass KGF Chapter 2, it needs an additional ₹43.91 crores — a goal that looks well within reach given the film’s soaring popularity and growing occupancy.
Rishab Shetty’s Film Poised to Make History for Sandalwood
If the film continues its upward trajectory, Kantara: Chapter 1 could become the highest second-weekend grosser ever for a Kannada film — a remarkable achievement for Rishab Shetty and his team. Unlike KGF Chapter 2, which enjoyed tremendous support from its Hindi version, Kantara: Chapter 1 has managed to build its dominance through both Kannada and Hindi audiences simultaneously, showcasing its pan-India appeal. – Kantara on Track to Surpass KGF Chapter 2
Next Big Goal: The 500 Crore Club
As of Day 11, the film is all set to enter the ₹400 crore club, with its eyes firmly set on the ₹500 crore milestone. Positive word-of-mouth, combined with minimal competition from major Bollywood releases, is working in its favor. Industry experts predict that Kantara: Chapter 1 will easily cross the 500 crore mark in the coming days, further cementing its place among India’s biggest blockbusters.
With audiences showering love and repeat viewership increasing daily, Kantara: Chapter 1 is not just a film anymore — it’s a cultural phenomenon redefining the potential of Kannada cinema on the national stage.
Kantara on Track to Surpass KGF Chapter 2
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