New Delhi, September 2025 – With the trailer of Kantara: Chapter 1 sparking massive anticipation, advance bookings have opened to an overwhelming response. Directed and headlined by Rishab Shetty, the prequel to the 2022 blockbuster has already set the cash registers ringing in Karnataka.
Advance Booking Day 1 Report
According to trade tracker Sacnilk:
- Total tickets sold (all languages): 47,210
- Total advance booking gross: ₹4.11 crore
- Karnataka collections: ₹3.92 crore with several housefull shows
- Bengaluru led the charts with ₹3.13 crore, followed by Kundapura (₹3.82 lakh) and Davanagere (₹3.81 lakh)
The numbers confirm Karnataka as the film’s biggest market, where demand has already outstripped supply in several theatres.
About the Film
Kantara: Chapter 1 promises to be a visual spectacle, featuring a grand war sequence:
- Crafted with the help of national and international stunt specialists
- Over 500 fighters and 3,000 extras participated
- Shot across a 25-acre town set over 45–50 days
- Described by the makers as one of the largest sequences ever attempted in Indian cinema
Production Team
Produced by Hombale Films, the movie brings back the original creative team:
- Music: B. Ajaneesh Loknath
- Cinematography: Arvind Kashyap
- Production Design: Vinesh Banglan
The film is slated to release on October 2, 2025, in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, and English.
Background Note
During filming, a tragic incident made headlines when junior artist MF Kapil reportedly drowned while shooting a river scene. The All Indian Cine Workers Association had raised concerns about on-set safety following the incident.
Conclusion
With record-breaking advance bookings in Karnataka and strong buzz nationwide, Kantara: Chapter 1 is poised to become one of the biggest releases of 2025, carrying forward the legacy of the original cult hit.
