Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 Day 1 Advance Booking Report– South Rampage Continues, Hindi Belt Picking Steam Late Night
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 is showing no signs of slowing down at the advance booking counters. With release set for 2nd October 2025, the sequel continues to dominate across the South while the Hindi belt is finally starting to show late-night pickup.
🔥 South Circuit: Still the Backbone
- Bengaluru – 47,136 admits from 210 shows (phenomenal craze, trending upwards every hour).
- Mysuru – 5,400 admits from 32 shows (superb Tier-2 response).
- Tumakuru – 2,810 admits from 11 shows (fantastic considering size).
- Dharwad – 862 admits from just 6 shows (outstanding ratio).
- Kochi – 2,640 admits from 43 shows (Kerala joining strong).
The Karnataka belt is roaring with near capacity trends, and Mysuru + Tumakuru have cemented their positions as surprise contributors.
🔹 Key City Highlights (PVR-INOX, Day 1 as of 10:40 PM)
- Bengaluru – 47,136 admits
- Mysuru – 5,400 admits
- Tumakuru – 2,810 admits
- Kochi – 2,640 admits
- Dharwad – 862 admits
- Mumbai – 4,370 admits (steady pickup)
- Delhi NCR – 1,241 admits combined (Delhi 977 + Gurugram 264, finally crossing 1K mark)
- Pune – 2,241 admits (showing solid traction)
📊 Total so far: 81,866 admits from 1,713 shows
🎯 Occupancy: 23.26% (fantastic three days before release)
🎥 Hindi Belt Gaining Momentum
The late-night surge has brought cheer for the Hindi version too. Mumbai has jumped past 4,300 admits, Pune crossed 2,200, and Delhi NCR breached 1,200. Chandigarh (257) and Ahmedabad (351) are also contributing steadily.
⚔️ Clash Factor – Sunny Sanskari vs Kantara
The Gandhi Jayanti clash with Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is tilted in Kantara’s favor at multiplexes, especially down South. However, with late momentum in Hindi markets, the competition may turn spicier in the final 48 hours before release.
🚩 Buzz & Outlook
The picture is now very clear the South is carrying the film with unmatched momentum, while the Hindi belt is gradually picking pace. If the trend sustains through the weekend, Kantara: Chapter 1 could emerge as one of the biggest Gandhi Jayanti openers ever.
- South India – Karnataka remains the fortress with Bengaluru, Mysuru, Tumakuru, and Dharwad on fire. Add Kochi’s solid contribution, and the South alone is comfortably tracking towards a ₹52–57 Cr nett Day 1 start. The film is expected to run at near capacity in Karnataka and coastal regions.
- Hindi Belt – Mumbai has now crossed 4,300 admits, Pune over 2,200, and Delhi NCR collectively 1,200+. The pickup is late but visible, and with the festive holiday advantage, the Hindi belt is eyeing a ₹18–22 Cr nett Day 1 window. The late surge in Maharashtra is particularly encouraging for the dubbed version.
- All India Outlook – Combining both belts, early models now suggest a ₹70–78 Cr nett Day 1 opening nationwide, which would firmly place Kantara: Chapter 1 among the top openers of 2025. If walk-ins on release day explode, the number could even breach the ₹80 Cr mark.
The South vs Hindi belt divide is stark but expected. What’s working in Kantara’s favor is its cult recall value, strong local connect, and festive release window. The Hindi market’s late acceleration now ensures that the opening won’t be overly one-sided.
✅ Verdict
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 is already looking like one of the biggest openers of 2025. The South is locked, the Hindi market is catching up, and the hype ahead of Gandhi Jayanti makes this a clash to watch out for.
📢 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).
