Kantara Chapter 1 Worldwide Box Office Collection: Day 17, KGF Gap

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 has crossed a reported ₹703.37 crore worldwide after Day 17. The film is still adding strong weekday numbers in India and overseas. The franchise total now stands near ₹1,112.74 crore across two films.

That puts the mythological saga within striking distance of the KGF franchise. Yash’s two-film KGF total is widely reported around ₹1,458.58 crore worldwide. The gap is roughly ₹345.84 crore as of October 19, 2025.

Kantara Chapter 1 worldwide box office collection: the latest picture

Trade updates peg Day 17 India net around ₹12.5 crore, reflecting a sharp weekend rebound before pre-Diwali advances. Industry trackers also note that India gross has moved past ₹597 crore, while overseas gross is near ₹106 crore. That brings the worldwide gross to about ₹703.37 crore after 17 days.

Context matters. This is already one of 2025’s biggest Indian releases by both gross and footfalls. Trusted outlets have recorded the film entering the ₹500 crore India club and pushing past several all-India benchmarks. Meanwhile, North America has crossed the USD 4 million mark, and key GCC and Australia corridors remain steady.

What about the franchise race? The first Kantara (2022) finished in the ₹400–₹450 crore worldwide band per multiple tallies. When added to Chapter 1’s current ₹703.37 crore, the franchise sits near ₹1,112.74 crore. KGF remains the Kannada benchmark with Chapter 2 reported around ₹1,207 crore worldwide by reputable dailies and Chapter 1 near ₹250 crore. That aggregates to roughly ₹1,457–₹1,460 crore for KGF.

To overtake KGF, Kantara Chapter 1 would need to add about ₹346 crore more to the franchise total from here. That is a tall order this far into the run. Yet the festive calendar, strong Karnataka hold, and expanding Hindi belts could still drive meaningful upside.

The bigger picture for Kannada box office

Short term, watch the Diwali frame and second-Monday trend. A stable weekday average above ₹7–₹9 crore net in India, plus steady overseas, would keep the momentum intact. Premium formats and additional shows in high-yield metros can also lift gross without heavy discounting.

Longer term, the Kantara versus KGF face-off underscores how Kannada tentpoles now sustain pan-India runs. Two robust franchises at or near the all-time charts increase bargaining power with exhibitors and streamers. That can influence release dating, screen count, and post-theatrical windows for future Sandalwood event films.

Bottom line: Kantara Chapter 1 has delivered a thunderous Day 17 tally and a ₹703+ crore worldwide total. The franchise trails KGF by about ₹346 crore. Closing that gap will demand exceptional legs through the festive corridor and continued strength outside India.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: What is the Kantara Chapter 1 worldwide box office collection on Day 17?

Approximately ₹703.37 crore worldwide gross. India gross is near ₹597 crore with overseas around ₹106 crore, per trade estimates.

Q2: How much does the Kantara franchise need to beat KGF?

About ₹346 crore more on the franchise tally as of October 19, 2025. This is based on widely reported franchise totals.

Q3: Is Kantara Chapter 1 among the top Kannada grossers?

Yes. It is already one of the highest-grossing Kannada films ever and the top Kannada release of 2025 by gross.

Q4: Can festive demand change the final ranking?

Festivals often boost footfalls. Strong holds in Karnataka and Hindi belts during Diwali could narrow the gap, though the target remains ambitious.

Q5: Are these numbers final or estimates?

They are trade estimates from credible trackers and business dailies. Official producer statements may differ. Figures can be updated as reports consolidate.