Kantara: Chapter 1 Hindi Advance Booking Update (12:30 PM): 42K+ Tickets Sold in PVR-INOX-CINEPOLIS, Solid Trend Across Major Cities
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 (Hindi version) is showing a solid start at the box office with advance bookings gaining momentum ahead of Gandhi Jayanti. As of 12:30 PM on October 1st, the Hindi version has sold over 42,000+ tickets in PIC chains, with strong contributions from Mumbai, Pune, Delhi NCR, and Kolkata.
📊 PVR-INOX Hindi Advance Booking Report (till 12:30 PM)
- Mumbai – 6,395 admits from 294 shows (driving the Hindi version with premium screens performing better)
- Pune – 3,091 admits from 147 shows (good traction, steady rise in family audiences)
- Delhi NCR – 2,794 admits (Delhi 2,285 + Gurugram 509; evening shows gaining pace)
- Kolkata – 1,359 admits from 92 shows (healthy early numbers, could expand further)
- Jaipur – 695 admits from 67 shows (Tier-2 push visible)
- Chandigarh – 567 admits from 30 shows (strong for limited screenings)
- Ahmedabad – 522 admits from 98 shows (still building momentum)
- Goa – 1,001 admits from 32 shows (excellent turnout for a smaller circuit)
- Dehradun – 271 admits from 36 shows (steady)
📌 Total: 33,963 admits from 2,588 shows (PVR-INOX Hindi only)
📌 All Chains Estimate: ~42,000 tickets booked till 12:30 PM
📌 Overall Occupancy: 6.4%
⚠️ Good Advance, Needs Further Push
While the Hindi advances are not as fiery as the South version, the numbers are still respectable. Premium multiplexes are leading the charge, especially in Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi, though Tier-2 cities like Jaipur and Chandigarh are showing promising contributions.
⚔️ Clash Factor With SSKTK
Against Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, Kantara’s Hindi version is currently ahead in terms of buzz and ticket sales in metros. However, the Dharma release still has brand presence, and the walk-in crowd on Gandhi Jayanti will determine how the Hindi box office share plays out.
🔮 Outlook
Trade analysts believe the Hindi version could contribute ₹18–22 Cr nett on Day 1, provided the walk-ins on October 2nd match expectations. With South India already locked as a fortress, the Hindi belt’s performance will decide whether Kantara: Chapter 1 reaches true pan-India blockbuster levels.
✅ Verdict
At 12:30 PM, Kantara: Chapter 1 (Hindi) has sold over 42,000+ tickets across national chains, delivering a solid start. If momentum holds, the film is poised to deliver a strong Hindi debut, especially given the Gandhi Jayanti holiday advantage.
📢 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.
