Kantara Chapter 1 collects 22 crore on Sunday, taking its four-day Hindi total to 69 crore. Strong word of mouth sets stage for long run.
Kantara Chapter 1 delivered an excellent Sunday growth, with the Hindi version collecting around 22 crore nett. As expected, Sunday turned out to be the highest-grossing day of the opening weekend in the Hindi belt, taking the four-day total to 69 crore nett. The film’s strong performance is being fueled by positive word of mouth, and the audience response continues to grow across key markets.
Occupancy Report Day 4
Sunday shows recorded strong occupancy, especially in multiplexes and mass circuits. Evening and night shows were completely packed in most urban centres, while single screens in massy belts also saw significant improvement.
Occupancy Report – Day 1 to Day 4 (Hindi)
Day | Morning occupancy | Noon occupancy | Night occupancy | Overall occupancy |
---|---|---|---|---|
Day 1 (Thursday) | 25–28% | 42–44% | 38–40% | 33–34% |
Day 2 (Friday) | 08–10% | 12–14% | 32–34% | 18-19% |
Day 3 (Saturday) | 16–18% | 28–30% | 48–50% | 34–35% |
Day 4 (Sunday) | 28-30% | 46-48% | 38-40% | 38-39 |
Overall occupancy for Sunday is estimated at 38-40%, the highest for the film so far in the Hindi market.
North Performance
The film remains strongest in Maharashtra, CP Berar and CI, with Odisha continuing to deliver extraordinary numbers. Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana maintain their excellent South performance. North India circuits, including Delhi NCR and East Punjab, are showing steady growth, though the numbers are still below the Southern circuits. The rustic and niche tone of the film is continuing to attract audiences in mass belts, giving Sunday a significant boost.
Insight for Monday and Beyond
Monday’s hold is crucial for the Hindi version to set the tone for the weekdays. With almost no new major releases this week, Kantara Chapter 1 has a clear run and can continue adding significant numbers until Diwali. Word of mouth remains very strong, and a steady performance on Monday will ensure a long-term hold in the Hindi belt.
All India Performance
Across all versions, the film has now crossed 210 crore nett in four days. Sunday contribution of 22 crore in Hindi has set the foundation for a strong first week and potentially a long and profitable run.
Hindi Collections So Far
- Thursday – 18.5 crore nett
- Friday – 11.5 crore nett
- Saturday – 19 crore nett
- Sunday- 22 Crore nett
- Total – 71 crore nett approx
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