‘Kantara Chapter 1’ made a sensational collection of 55.25 crore on its third day at the box office. Varun Dhawan's ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’ paled in comparison, while Kantara crossed the 164.39 crore mark worldwide.
Box Office Collection: This week, two major films have drawn audiences. Rishab Shetty's Kannada film 'Kantara Chapter 1' and Varun Dhawan's 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' both released in cinemas on October 2. Third-day figures indicate that Kantara performed splendidly, collecting over 55.25 crore rupees, while Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari registered earnings of 22 crore.
Kantara Chapter 1's Stellar Opening
Kantara Chapter 1 has significantly impressed audiences in its initial days of release. The film garnered b earnings from day one and crossed a total worldwide collection of 164.39 crore rupees by the third day. Moreover, the film surpassed major productions like Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' and Ram Charan's 'Game Changer'.
The film's story, direction, and the performances of its cast drew audiences to cinemas. Rukmini Vasanth and Jayaram's acting, in particular, are receiving praise. Its performance in Hindi, Kannada, and other languages has made it a multilingual hit.
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari's Box Office Performance
Varun Dhawan's romantic drama film 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' also showed a slight increase on its third day. The film collected 22 crore on its third day and surpassed a total worldwide figure of 21.70 crore rupees. Overseas, the film earned 4 crore.
Although this is lower than Kantara's collection, the film attracted young audiences through its story and romantic scenes. The pairing of Janhvi Kapoor and Maniesh Paul captured audience attention, despite facing competition from a blockbuster like Kantara.
Showtime and Occupancy
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, Kantara Chapter 1's Hindi (2D) screenings maintained a total occupancy of 29.54% in cinemas. Morning shows saw 13.96%, afternoon shows 24.26%, evening shows 30.54%, and night shows recorded 49.41% audience participation.
Meanwhile, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari had a total occupancy of 26.28%. Morning shows recorded 11.99%, afternoon shows 27.20%, evening shows 28.96%, and night shows had 36.96% audience participation. These figures clearly indicate audience interest in the films, with Kantara proving more popular.
Kantara's Record Earnings
Kantara Chapter 1 achieved the distinction of becoming the highest-grossing Kannada film of the year on Friday. It surpassed the 92 crore net lifetime earnings of 'Soo From So'. By Saturday, the film had also overtaken several major films, including 'Sikandar' and 'Game Changer'.
By the third day, Kantara had crossed the 150 crore mark, making it the fourth highest-grossing Kannada film. Due to its b box office performance and enthusiastic audience response, Rishab Shetty's film continues to be a focal point of discussion in both the Bollywood and South Indian film industries.
