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Rishab Shetty's film Kantara Chapter 1 is a box office success. The movie earned Rs 33.5 crore on its first Tuesday. Its six-day total stands at Rs 290.25 crore. The film is projected to surpass Rs 300 crore soon. Positive word-of-mouth is driving its strong performance. Kantara Chapter 1 is a prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara.

In a fascinating turn of events, Rishab Shetty’s 'Kantara: Chapter 1' showcased an innovative production technique by moving 90% of its editing and music recording back to his ancestral village, Kundapura. This bold venture effectively transformed the locale into a lively 'film village,' contributing to the film’s phenomenal success as it surpassed the ₹300 crore mark globally.

Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1' is making waves in the film industry, smashing box office expectations with a remarkable opening day haul of Rs 61.85 crore. The film’s momentum did not slow down, achieving the highest Saturday collection in 2025 and pulling in an impressive Rs 31.25 crore on Monday. With its five-day earnings soaring to Rs 256.

Jr NTR praised Rishab Shetty's immense dedication for *Kantara Chapter 1*, highlighting the film's challenging production, including a remote temple shoot. This prequel, following the successful *Kantara*, delves into the Bhuta Kola ritual's origins with a new cast and B Ajaneesh Loknath returning as composer, set for an October 2 release.