Kantara Chapter 1 Dominates the Box Office
South Indian cinema is creating waves at the box office. Rishabh Shetty’s “Kantara Chapter 1” has smashed records within days of release. Released on October 2, the Kannada film continues to attract audiences across India.
On Sunday, the film earned ₹61.5 crore (fourth day).
On Monday, collections reached ₹31.25 crore (fifth day).
The total box office collection has reached ₹256.58 crore in just five days, surpassing the ₹250 crore mark—a significant record.
With a reported budget of ₹125 crore, the film has already doubled its earnings.
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari
Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan’s “Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari” opened decently, but could not match Kantara’s momentum.
Sunday earnings: ₹7.75 crore
Monday earnings: ₹3 crore
Total collection so far: ₹33 crore
Audience feedback highlights chemistry and music, but Kantara’s overwhelming popularity has overshadowed it.
OG
Pawan Kalyan’s “They Call Him OG” had a strong opening, though its collections are slowing down:
Sunday earnings: ₹4.35 crore
Monday earnings: ₹1.27 crore
Total collection: ₹184.07 crore
Makers claim the film has entered the ₹300 crore worldwide club, making it one of Pawan Kalyan’s biggest hits.
Jolly LLB 3
Bollywood’s “Jolly LLB 3”, starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, continues to perform steadily:
18-day total collection: ₹108.65 crore
Monday earnings: ₹60 lakh
The film’s courtroom drama and comedy blend has kept audiences engaged.