Kantara: Chapter 1 Box Office Collection Day 2 (Friday) – Hindi Shows Witness a Drop, Regional Versions Strong
Kantara: Chapter 1 has entered its second day at the box office, and the early reports suggest mixed trends across different languages. While the Hindi version has seen a noticeable dip in occupancy, the Kannada and Telugu versions are holding strong. Let’s take a closer look at the Day 2 Friday collection and occupancy report.
Morning Shows Report (11 AM IST)
On Friday morning (Day 2), Kantara: Chapter 1 recorded around 10% occupancy in Hindi shows. This was a significant drop compared to its Day 1 morning occupancy of 25–30%. The film started slowly in North India, but a rise was expected as the day progressed.
- Estimated Hindi collection (morning trend): ₹8–10 crore net approx.
Noon Shows Report (2 PM IST)
By the afternoon shows, the Hindi version picked up slightly, registering around 15% occupancy. Overall occupancy till 2 PM stood at 12–13%, still considerably lower than Thursday. Based on this trend, the Hindi version is eyeing ₹8–9 crore net approx for Day 2.
- The drop is evident, but the film still has strong word of mouth backing it.
Regional Versions Holding Well
While the Hindi belt is showing a dip, Kantara: Chapter 1 is performing strongly in its home ground languages:
- Kannada version: Excellent hold, consistent bookings.
- Telugu version: Strong numbers and steady audience response.
These regional versions are expected to balance the film’s overall Day 2 business.
Occupancy Comparison (Hindi) – Day 1 vs Day 2
| Day | Morning | Noon | Night | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Thursday) | 25–30% | 40–45% | 35–40% | 35.83% |
| Day 2 (Friday) | 10% | 15% | – | 12.5% (till 2 PM) |
Box Office Outlook
- Day 1 Hindi collection: Strong start with higher occupancy.
- Day 2 Hindi trend: Noticeable drop, heading towards ₹7–8 crore net.
- Regional versions: Steady and contributing significantly.
If the evening and night shows improve, the Hindi version may limit its drop. With the weekend ahead, the film still has the potential to bounce back and post a strong 3-day total.
Final Words
Kantara: Chapter 1 is facing a challenge in the Hindi market on Day 2 Friday, but the positive word of mouth and robust performance in Kannada and Telugu regions are keeping the film’s overall box office momentum alive. The weekend growth will be crucial for the film to sustain its strong run at the pan-India level.
👉 Stay tuned for the evening and night show updates and the final Day 2 box office collection report.
