Rishab Shetty's film 'Kantara - Chapter 1' has taken the box office by storm, not just in India, but worldwide. Released on the occasion of Dussehra, this film had broken several records at the domestic box office, and now, it has also surpassed the record of a 10-year-old blockbuster film overseas.
Entertainment News: The 2022 release 'Kantara' received appreciation and connected with audiences at the box office after some time, but its prequel has created an immediate sensation upon arrival. This film is making waves not only at the domestic box office but also worldwide. Opening with ₹60 crore at the global box office on its first day, coinciding with Dussehra, this movie swiftly recovered its entire budget by earning ₹125 crore worldwide. However, Rishab Shetty's film still appears unstoppable.
Global Earnings in the First Five Days
Kantara - Chapter 1 opened at the global box office with ₹60 crore on its first day, during Dussehra. The film quickly recovered its production budget by earning ₹125 crore worldwide. However, in just five days, this film has set new earning records. According to reports, the film has globally grossed up to ₹362.75 crore, with the overseas market contributing ₹55.75 crore.
Kantara Chapter 1 was released in countries like Australia, Germany, Malaysia, New Zealand, the USA, and the United Kingdom. In the USA alone, the film earned $2,411,057, which is approximately ₹21.39 crore in Indian currency. This performance clearly indicates that Rishab Shetty's film has cemented its b presence among international audiences as well.
10-Year-Old Film's Record Broken
Kantara - Chapter 1 has surpassed many major films to date. These include 'Bang Bang', 'Ek Tha Tiger', 'The Kashmir Files', 'Uri: The Surgical Strike', 'Fighter', 'Drishyam', and 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'. However, it has now broken the global box office record of Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's film 'Bajirao Mastani', released 10 years ago. 'Bajirao Mastani' held a record of ₹355 crore, which 'Kantara - Chapter 1' surpassed in just 5 days.
Its next targets include the records of films like Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan's 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior', 'Dilwale', and Shahid Kapoor's 'Kabir Singh'. This is a clear indication that the performance of 'Kantara - Chapter 1' shows no signs of slowing down.
