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- By Swati Singh
- Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:55 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 has been breaking records since the day of its release. The film is set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka and dives into the ancient origins of the Buta Kola ritual, expanding on the lore from the 2022 film. It blends folklore, spirituality and action, continuing the exploration of humanity's connection with nature and the divine. However, in a new development Kantara has now become the highest-grossing multi-part series in South Indian cinema. Earlier, the records were help by KGF and Baahubali.
Despite being produced on a modest budget of Rs 16 crore, Kantara Chapter 1 has collected over Rs 300 crore. The recently released Kantara Chapter 1 is also a major hit. The two films together have raked in a staggering 558 per cent profit, showcasing the franchise's massive success. They are closely followed by other box office giants, the KGF and Baahubali series, which have set equally impressive records.
About Kantara Chapter 1: Kantara Chapter 1, directed by Rishab Shetty, is a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, which was both a critical and commercial success. Kantara: Chapter 1 is set in the 4th Century AD, unraveling the sacred origins of the mystical land of Kantara. This chapter dives deep into its rich mythology, age-old conflicts and divine interventions, weaving a saga of folklore, faith, and fire, born from the very soil of the land.
Kantara Chapter 1 features Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, Gulshan Devaiah, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, PD Satish Chandra, Prakash Thuminad and an ensemble of talented actors, bringing this epic tale vividly to life.
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The film features cinematography by Arvind S. Kashyap and music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, both of whom were instrumental in creating the magical world of the original. Kantara: Chapter 1 released worldwide on October 2, 2025.