Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 Day 1 Advance Booking Report – South on Fire, Hindi Belt Warming Up
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 continues its fiery momentum at the advance booking counters. With release locked for 2nd October 2025, the sequel is building massive anticipation, and the latest data suggests the film is firmly heading for a gigantic Day 1 start.
🔥 South Circuit Roaring
The backbone remains Karnataka, with Bengaluru once again driving the craze – clocking 45,909 admits from 210 shows as of 4:20 PM (PVR-INOX tracking). Mysuru (5,255 admits) and Tumakuru (2,707 admits) are also showing exceptional strength, while Dharwad surprised with 854 admits from just 6 shows – a phenomenal ratio.
Kochi (1,939 admits) too is holding strongly, proving the film’s pull beyond Karnataka. Clearly, the local connect and emotional bond with the brand Kantara is intact.
🔹 Key City Highlights (PVR-INOX, Day 1 as of 4:20 PM)
- Bengaluru – 45,909 admits (unmatched craze, the stronghold of Kantara)
- Mysuru – 5,255 admits (excellent Tier-2 strength)
- Tumakuru – 2,707 admits (huge for city size)
- Dharwad – 854 admits (remarkable given limited shows)
- Kochi – 1,939 admits (Kerala audience firmly on board)
- Mumbai – 3,648 admits (picking up pace now)
- Delhi NCR (Delhi + Gurugram) – ~941 admits combined (still slow, but improving)
📊 Total so far: 76,194 admits from 1,662 shows
🎯 Occupancy: 22.2% (superb 3 days before release)
🎥 Hindi Belt Showing Early Signs of Growth
While the South is on fire, the Hindi belt is finally showing gradual pickup. Mumbai has crossed 3,600 admits, while Delhi (730) and Gurugram (211) are improving steadily. Chandigarh and Dehradun too have shown surprising traction with over 300+ admits each, indicating early buzz in select pockets.
⚔️ Clash Factor – Sunny Sanskari vs Kantara
The Gandhi Jayanti clash remains one of the talking points of 2025. Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is struggling with modest bookings, while Kantara: Chapter 1 is commanding multiplex dominance in the South. The divide between South and North is stark, but Kantara’s Hindi version is expected to see a big jump in the last 48 hours.
🚩 Buzz & Outlook
With Karnataka tracking record advances and other Southern territories joining in, Kantara: Chapter 1 is all set for a blockbuster Day 1. The only question is whether the Hindi dubbed version can replicate the magic in metros and Tier-1 cities.
🔮 Early Box Office Projections (Day 1):
- South India: ₹52–56 Cr nett possible
- Hindi Belt: ₹17–20 Cr nett (depending on final surge)
- All India: ₹70–75 Cr Day 1 opening looking highly probable
✅ Verdict
Kantara: Chapter 1 is cementing its place as one of the biggest openers of 2025. With the South locked and Hindi markets starting to warm up, Rishab Shetty’s sequel is on track to deliver fireworks at the box office this Gandhi Jayanti.
📢 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).
