1.10 Lakh Tickets Already Sold in PVR-INOX Chain Till 5.20PM (All Languages)! Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 Dominates South, Faces Hindi Market Test Against SSKTK
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 continues to dominate advance bookings, though the surge has now steadied after its fiery start. As per the 5:20 PM PVRINOX report, the film has clocked in 1,10,398 admits across 2,190 shows, reflecting an impressive overall occupancy of 24.62%.
🔥 South Circuit Still the Driver
- Bengaluru – 51,073 admits (massive lead, single-city dominance)
- Mysuru – 6,667 admits (exceptional Tier-2 response)
- Tumakuru – 2,925 admits (roaring for a small circuit)
- Dharwad – 928 admits (outstanding ratio)
- Kochi – 3,191 admits (Kerala holding strong)
The Karnataka belt remains rock solid, with Bengaluru continuing to roar past every update. Mysuru and Tumakuru are proving to be consistent surprise packages, cementing the state’s dominance.
🔹 Key City Highlights (PVR-INOX, Day 1 as of 5:20 PM)
- Bengaluru – 51,073 admits
- Mysuru – 6,667 admits
- Tumakuru – 2,925 admits
- Dharwad – 928 admits
- Kochi – 3,191 admits
- Mumbai – 5,757 admits (steady but still room to grow)
- Delhi NCR – 1,763 admits combined (Delhi 1,405 + Gurugram 358)
- Pune – 2,893 admits (showing late traction)
📊 Total so far – 1,10,398 admits across 2,190 shows
🎯 Occupancy – 24.62% (solid, though slightly eased from the late-night surge yesterday)
🎥 Hindi Belt: Needs to Pick Up Steam
While the South is operating at near-capacity trends, the Hindi belt is moving slower than expected. Mumbai (5,700+ admits) and Pune (2,800+) are steady, but Delhi NCR (1,700+) and Ahmedabad (351) still need a big push. With just under 48 hours left, momentum has to accelerate for the dubbed version to fully capitalize on the Gandhi Jayanti window.
⚔️ Clash Factor – Kantara vs Sunny Sanskari
In the South, Kantara: Chapter 1 is miles ahead of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari. But in the Hindi belt, the race is still wide open. Kantara has brand recall and cult value, but Sunny Sanskari may still eat into metros if late momentum doesn’t explode.
🚩 Buzz & Outlook
- South India: Karnataka remains fortress territory with Bengaluru, Mysuru, Tumakuru, and Dharwad firing on all cylinders. Kochi is adding solid weight.
- Hindi Belt: Needs sharper acceleration in the next 24–36 hours. Current trends suggest ₹18–22 Cr nett Day 1 from the Hindi version if momentum holds.
- All India Outlook: Nationwide, Kantara: Chapter 1 is tracking towards a ₹65–72 Cr nett Day 1 opening, with potential to stretch higher if walk-ins explode on 2nd October.
✅ Verdict
From a fiery start to a steady mid-run, Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 is still firmly on track to be one of 2025’s biggest openers. The South is locked, the Hindi belt has some catching up to do, and the Gandhi Jayanti clash promises high drama at the box office.
📢 Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our own research. Figures are approximate but adequately indicative of the film’s performance.
