The divine rampage of Kantara: Chapter 1 shows no signs of slowing down in Karnataka. The film is not just on its way to becoming the biggest grosser ever in the state, but also set a new benchmark as the first to cross Rs. 200 crore and possibly much more. Currently, Kantara: A Legend holds the all-time gross record with Rs. 174 crore.
The Rishab Shetty starrer grossed Rs. 10.50 crore approx in the state on Wednesday, setting the new day record, obliterating the previous best of KGF Chapter 2 by nearly 70 per cent. The film had an uber-strong hold on Monday and Tuesday, but there was some holiday element, so Wednesday became the first proper working day, and Kantara passed the test with a loud whoww. The momentum continues today as well, holding firmly, looking at Rs. 9 crore or so day.
After seven days in release, Kantara: Chapter 1 has grossed Rs. 116 crore in the state. The first extended week will be around Rs. 125 crore, better than the Rs. 103 crore of KGF 2. The lead in total gross is over 20 per cent, but more telling is the lead in daily collection, which is around 70 per cent. KGF 2 added about Rs. 60 crore to its tally from there on. If Kantara maintains its lead, it is looking at a final number of around Rs. 225 crore. There is, of course, a possibility of a stronger trend than KGF 2, so something like Rs. 250 crore is achievable.
The Day Wise Collections Comparison of Kantara: Chapter 1 and KGF Chapter 2 in Karnataka is as follows:
Day
Kantara: Chapter 1
KGF: Chapter 2
Thursday
Rs. 22.00 cr.
Rs. 24.50 cr.
Friday
Rs. 16.50 cr.
Rs. 18.00 cr.
Saturday
Rs. 18.50 cr.
Rs. 16.00 cr.
Sunday
Rs. 19.50 cr.
Rs. 16.75 cr.
Monday
Rs. 14.00 cr.
Rs. 8.75 cr.
Tuesday
Rs. 15.00 cr.
Rs. 7.00 cr.
Wednesday
Rs. 10.50 cr.
Rs. 6.25 cr.
Total-to-date
Rs. 116.00 cr.
Rs. 97.25 cr.
Thursday
Rs. 5.50 cr.
2nd Friday
Rs. 4.75 cr.
2nd Saturday
Rs. 7.50 cr.
2nd Sunday
Rs. 8.00 cr.
2nd Monday
Rs. 3.00 cr.
2nd Tuesday
Rs. 2.75 cr.
2nd Wednesday
Rs. 2.50 cr.
2nd Thursday
Rs. 2.25 cr.
3rd Friday
Rs. 1.60 cr.
3rd Saturday
Rs. 2.60 cr.
3rd Sunday
Rs. 3.30 cr.
3rd Monday
Rs. 1.90 cr.
3rd Tuesday
Rs. 2.75 cr.
3rd Wednesday
Rs. 2.00 cr.
3rd Thursday
Rs. 1.50 cr.
4th Friday
Rs. 1.10 cr.
4th Saturday
Rs. 1.40 cr.
4th Sunday
Rs. 1.80 cr.
4th Monday
Rs. 0.75 cr.
4th Tuesday
Rs. 0.75 cr.
4th Wednesday
Rs. 0.60 cr.
4th Thursday
Rs. 0.45 cr.
Rest
Rs. 6.00 cr.
Total
Rs. 116.00 cr.
Rs. 162.00 cr.
