Kantara Chapter 1 Movie Review, Rating and Release Live Updates: Initial Day 1 reports, however, suggest that the intense mythological saga has taken a monumental lead. Early trade figures indicate that Kantara: Chapter 1 has opened to a phenomenal response, with its pan-India net collection estimated to be in the range of ₹47.76 crore to ₹60 crore on its opening day. This makes it one of the biggest Indian openings of the year and confirms the immense popularity of the franchise, propelled by overwhelmingly positive word-ofmouth and massive advance bookings.
In contrast, Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor’s Bollywood romantic comedy, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (SSKTK), has recorded a slower start, with its Day 1 net collection estimated at around ₹9.25 crore. While SSKTK’s opening is considered decent for its genre, it has been completely overshadowed by the grand, pan-India phenomenon of Kantara: Chapter 1.
Rishab Shetty’s film, which delves into the origins of the Daiva’s spirit and the conflict between the native tribe and the ruling kingdom, is being widely praised for its spectacular visuals, deep cultural connect, and Shetty’s immersive performance. Critics and audiences have specifically called out the film’s climactic sequence, hailing it as a “goosebumps moment” and a “theatrical spectacle.” The clear dominance of the prequel suggests that on this festive holiday, the raw, intense storytelling of Kantara’s universe has firmly captured the national imagination.
