Kantara: Chapter 1 Day 1 Advance Booking – South on Fire, Hindi Belt Gaining; Clash with Sunny Sanskari Adds Spice
Rishab Shetty’s much-awaited Kantara: Chapter 1 is setting advance booking counters ablaze. Releasing on 2nd October 2025, the film is riding on sky-high expectations after the historic success of its predecessor. With each passing hour, the buzz is only getting louder, and the latest numbers confirm a thunderous opening is on the cards.
🔥 South Circuit on Fire
The South continues to dominate with record-breaking bookings. Bengaluru alone has already crossed 44,000 admits from 288 shows as of 10:00 PM (PVR-INOX tracking). Mysuru (4,520 admits) and Tumakuru (2,595 admits) are contributing strongly, while Kochi also joined the party with 1,322 admits.
These early figures show that the local connect remains as strong as ever, with the South circuit carrying the film on its shoulders.
🔹 Key City Highlights (PVR-INOX, Day 1 as of 10:00 PM)
- Bengaluru – 44,206 admits (backbone of the film’s opening, phenomenal craze)
- Mysuru – 4,520 admits (excellent considering city size)
- Tumakuru – 2,595 admits (superb Tier-2 response)
- Kochi – 1,322 admits (Kerala getting on board early)
- Mumbai + Delhi – ~2,600 admits combined (still slow, but building gradually)
📊 Total so far: 67,722 admits from 1,631 shows
🎯 Occupancy: 20.05% (fantastic for a film 4 days ahead of release)
🎥 Hindi Belt Catching Up
Mumbai has improved with 2,248 admits, while Delhi stands at 404 admits. Though small compared to the South, trade analysts expect a sharper surge in the last 48 hours before release, as word-of-mouth, festival advantage, and final marketing push kick in.
⚔️ Clash Factor – Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari vs Kantara
The Gandhi Jayanti window is heating up with Sunny Sanskari taking on Kantara: Chapter 1. While the Rishab Shetty starrer is commanding dominance in the South multiplexes, Sunny Sanskari is holding ground in the Hindi heartland, especially single screens. The tug-of-war for screen allocation continues, making this one of the spiciest clashes of 2025.
🚩 Buzz & Outlook
With such momentum, Karnataka and Andhra-Telangana are headed for near-capacity shows on Day 1. The only question is how far the dubbed Hindi version can penetrate beyond metros. Still, the cult recall of Kantara and its OTT success give the sequel a strong advantage.
🔮 Early Box Office Projections (Day 1):
- South India: ₹50-55 Cr nett possible
- Hindi Belt: ₹15–17 Cr nett (if momentum picks up)
- All India: ₹65-72 Cr Day 1 opening on the cards if current trends hold
✅ Verdict
Kantara: Chapter 1 has already lit a fire in the South and is now turning heads nationwide. With the festive clash and a loyal fanbase, Rishab Shetty seems poised to repeat or even surpass the magic of the first part.
📢 Disclaimer
The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our own research. The figures can be approximate and CineInfinity does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box office performance of the film(s).
