The pan-India sensation Kantara Chapter 1 finally arrived in Hindi theatres. After massive success in its original Kannada version, expectations were high for the Hindi belt release. Fans were curious to see how the Rishab Shetty starrer would perform in a new market.
Releasing during the Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra holiday, the film had a good chance to attract a wide audience. But it also faced stiff competition from Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (SSKTK), which grabbed family viewers in several regions.
Holiday Release With Competition
The timing of the release was strategic. Holidays usually help boost footfalls, and Kantara Chapter 1 leveraged that. However, Hindi audiences had multiple options. SSKTK appealed strongly to family audiences, while Kantara Chapter 1 targeted action-thriller lovers.
Despite the competition, the movie managed to get a solid start. Word of mouth from Kannada audiences also helped generate curiosity among the Hindi viewers.
Kantara Chapter 1 Day 1 Hindi Box Office Collection
Kantara Chapter 1 starts well at the #BoxOffice 👍
Yes, but not on a higher side as expected, coz of #RishabShetty‘s #Kantara franchise power and national holiday & festival [#GandhiJayanti & #Dussehra] ✨#KantaraChapter1 also faced a competition in #Hindi belt with… pic.twitter.com/UntDuwVPlT
— Praneet Samaiya (@praneetsamaiya) October 3, 2025
On its opening day, Kantara Chapter 1 collected Rs 18.50 crore nett in the Hindi belt. While not as high as some expected, the numbers indicate a promising start, given the competition and the regional adaptation factor.
Analysts believe the Hindi version will see significant growth over the extended weekend, with expectations of crossing Rs 75 crore nett by Sunday. This could make it one of the most successful regional-to-Hindi adaptations of the year.
Growth Potential Over The Weekend
The film’s strength lies in its unique storyline, Rishab Shetty’s performance, and the strong franchise reputation. These elements are expected to draw audiences over the next few days.
Weekends are crucial, and the Hindi belt often reacts strongly if a film has good word of mouth. Action sequences, cultural backdrop, and the tension-filled narrative are likely to help Kantara Chapter 1 pick up momentum.
Final Verdict
Kantara Chapter 1 has made a decent Day 1 entry in Hindi. Competition from SSKTK limited the maximum potential, but the franchise has enough pull to see a strong extended weekend. The Hindi audience’s response in the next two days will be critical for determining its ultimate box office performance.
For now, the Rishab Shetty film has set the stage for an exciting weekend and could emerge as one of the top Hindi adaptations from a regional blockbuster this year.
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