Kantara: Chapter 1 (Hindi) Day 5 Advance Booking Report – Rishab Shetty’s Epic Faces Sharp Monday Drop After Blockbuster Weekend; 22K Tickets Sold in National Chains
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 (Hindi), after an explosive extended weekend, has witnessed a steep decline in advance bookings on its first Monday (Day 5). Following a spectacular festive run led by strong word of mouth and repeat audiences, the film is now settling into weekday mode, marking a notable drop in national chain pre-sales.
📊 PVR-INOX Hindi Advance Booking Report (Day 5 – Monday, till 11:20 PM)
Kantara: Chapter 1 (Hindi) has sold around 22,000 tickets across national chains (PVR-INOX-Cinepolis), a sharp fall from the Sunday high of 89,000+.
While Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi NCR continue to contribute decent numbers, the fall is visible across most circuits a typical trend post the festive weekend peak.
- Mumbai remains on top with around 2,400 admits from 290 shows.
- Pune follows closely with 1,400+ tickets sold.
- Delhi NCR (Delhi + Gurugram) combined stands near 1,000 admits.
- Bengaluru and Kolkata continue steady with 1,100+ each, while Chennai, Hyderabad, and Jaipur show moderate holds.
📌 Total (PVR-INOX Hindi only): 17,326 admits from 2,344 shows
📌 All Chains Estimate (PVR-INOX-Cinepolis): ~22,000 tickets sold
📌 Overall Occupancy: ~2.4%
Box Office Trend (Hindi Version – Advance Bookings)
| Day | Advance Tickets Sold | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Thu – Holiday) | 82K | Excellent Start |
| Day 2 (Fri) | 25K | Expected Drop |
| Day 3 (Sat) | 58K | Strong Rebound |
| Day 4 (Sun) | 89K | Weekend Peak |
| Day 5 (Mon) | 22K | Sharp Decline |
🎯Analysis & Outlook
After a powerful four-day festive run, Kantara: Chapter 1 (Hindi) is now showing a natural Monday correction. Despite the dip, its overall occupancy in major metros remains ahead of other current releases, and word of mouth continues to drive repeat viewing in select pockets.
With its Hindi version already crossing the ₹70 Cr mark over the extended weekend, the film’s weekday trend will determine how high it can climb in its second week. Even with this Monday drop, Kantara continues to dominate among dubbed films in terms of footfalls and audience retention.
✅ Verdict
Kantara: Chapter 1 (Hindi) witnesses a sharp post-weekend slowdown, but its strong hold in metros and positive audience reception ensure that the film’s momentum isn’t entirely lost. The Rishab Shetty-directed mythological action drama now heads into the weekdays with hopes of maintaining steady footfalls across urban centers.
📢 Disclaimer:
Box office numbers are compiled from trade estimates and industry tracking sources. The data is approximate and intended to provide an indicative overview of overall performance.
