Rishab Shetty’s Kantara 2 (also known as Kantara Chapter 1) continues its record-breaking streak at the box office even after completing four weeks in theatres. The action-packed drama has emerged as one of the biggest Indian films of 2025, missing the Rs 600 crore domestic milestone by a whisker — just Rs 1 crore.
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Kantara 2 earned Rs 2.50 crore on Wednesday, taking its total India collection to Rs 599.15 crore. The film’s performance has been phenomenal despite a noticeable dip in collections during the fourth week.
Kantara 2 Box Office Journey and Week-Wise Breakdown
Rishab Shetty’s film opened to massive numbers and maintained strong momentum through its first three weeks.
- Week 1: Rs 337.4 crore
- Week 2: Rs 147.85 crore
- Week 3: Rs 78.85 crore
In week four, the film saw a brief spike during the weekend before facing a 68% decline on weekdays, collecting Rs 3.25 crore on Monday, Rs 3.8 crore on Tuesday, and Rs 2.5 crore on Wednesday.
The regional occupancy on Wednesday reflected its steady appeal: 11.44% in Kannada, 8.79% in Telugu, 13.37% in Hindi, and 17.39% in Tamil.
Kantara 2 Worldwide Box Office Collection
As per Sacnilk, Kantara 2 has grossed approximately Rs 817 crore worldwide, including Rs 707 crore from India and Rs 110 crore overseas, within 26 days of release.
Industry experts predict that the movie could end its theatrical run at around Rs 875+ crore globally, though the recent confirmation of its digital release from October 31 for South Indian languages might impact further growth.
Meanwhile, the filmmakers have claimed a slightly higher Rs 852 crore worldwide total during the same period, making Kantara 2 one of the highest-grossing Indian films of the year.
Box Office Records Broken by Kantara 2
Kantara 2 has smashed several box office records and set new benchmarks in the Indian film industry:
- Most-Watched Indian Film of 2025:
The movie sold over 3.20 crore tickets across all languages in India within 26 days, surpassing Chhaava (3.10 crore admissions). - Highest Hindi Dubbed Footfall for a South Indian Film in 2025:
The Hindi version alone crossed 1 crore footfalls, outperforming the Kannada original’s 80 lakh and making it the first South Indian movie this year to achieve this milestone. Combined with its Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam versions, Kantara 2 has sold over 1.30 crore tickets. - Third-Highest Single-Day Collection of 2025:
Kantara 2 recorded the third-highest single-day collection this year, behind Rajinikanth’s Coolie Coolie (Rs 65 crore) and Pawan Kalyan’s They Call Him OG (Rs 63.75 crore). It even surpassed Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava opening day of Rs 52 crore. - Second-Highest Grossing Kannada Film of All Time:
With its incredible run, Kantara 2 now ranks second among the highest-grossing Kannada films, just behind Yash’s KGF Chapter 2 (Rs 1215 crore). It has also surpassed its predecessor Kantara (2022), which had earned Rs 407.82 crore globally.
Final Verdict
Despite falling just short of the Rs 600 crore domestic mark, Rishab Shetty’s Kantara 2 has solidified its place in Indian cinema history. Its outstanding box office journey, record-breaking footfalls, and global success underline the film’s massive popularity and the power of strong storytelling rooted in Indian culture.
