October 6, 2025: Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 is creating box office history, raking in a massive ₹235 crore worldwide in just its opening weekend, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. After grossing ₹88 crore on its opening day, the film managed a slight dip but surged back with an impressive ₹82 crore on Sunday, bringing its total closer to ₹300 crore.
In a delightful twist, actor Anupam Kher and his family took to social media to share their glowing praise of Kantara. In a touching video posted by Rishabh Shetty, Kher, joined by his mother Dulari and brother Raju, couldn’t stop gushing about the film. “We just saw the film. One word, speechless,” Kher says, before turning to his mother, who adds, “We liked the film a lot.” The video ends with a heartfelt blessing for Shetty, adding to the buzz around the film’s emotional and storytelling power.
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 Wows Anupam Kher, Smashes Records
Kher’s praise adds to the growing chorus of acclaim for Kantara, which continues to impress both critics and audiences alike. The movie, which has now crossed the ₹235 crore mark, is set to hit ₹300 crore by its fourth day, making it one of the biggest success stories of the year.
Notably, Kantara has already overtaken Yash’s KGF: Chapter 1 to become the third highest-grossing Kannada film of all time, trailing only behind Kantara (the first chapter) and KGF: Chapter 2.
With its captivating storyline and Shetty’s direction and acting, Kantara has established itself as an epic saga in Indian cinema. As it continues its box office dominance, this film is poised to break further records and leave an indelible mark on the industry.
