Kantara 2 Box Office Collection: How Much Has It Earned In Karnataka, Hindi Belt, AP, TN?

Rishab Shetty's Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 has emerged as an unstoppable force at the Indian box office. Released on October 3, 2025, the film has completed 21 days in theatres and continues to draw audiences in large numbers. With an estimated ₹10.25 crore earned on its 21st day, the film's total domestic gross stands at ₹652.35 crore, with a net of ₹557.15 crore, and a worldwide total crossing ₹770 crore.

The film's performance across states reflects its rare pan-India pull - from the Kannada heartland to Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh-Telangana, and even the Hindi belt.

Karnataka: The Powerhouse of Collections

Karnataka has been the film's backbone, driving its extraordinary success. From the opening day itself, the state registered historic numbers.

• The film opened with a massive ₹23.5 crore on Day 1 - the biggest ever opening for a Kannada film.
• Over the first weekend, the numbers held strong, touching ₹77.5 crore (Fri-Sun).
• The weekdays saw minor drops but still impressive footfall, with ₹15-16 crore on Monday and Tuesday.
• By the end of the first week, the Karnataka total stood at ₹130.75 crore - a record figure for the state.
• In Week 2, despite competition from new releases, it earned another ₹58.65 crore, and Week 3 added close to ₹28.6 crore more.

After 21 days, Karnataka's cumulative total stands at a staggering ₹218 crore, contributing about one-third of the film's India gross. The film continues to play in packed single screens in coastal and northern Karnataka, where its mythological roots deeply resonate with the audience.

Andhra Pradesh-Telangana: Strong Dubbed Performance

The Telugu version of Kantara 2 found solid footing right from Day 1.

• Opening day collections stood at ₹16 crore, which was followed by ₹13.75 crore on Friday and ₹13.25 crore each on Saturday and Sunday.
• The first week closed at ₹74.4 crore, showing impressive stability even in urban multiplexes.
• Week 2 saw a predictable slowdown but still healthy numbers at ₹21.6 crore, while the third week added around ₹6 crore more.

In total, APTG has brought in ₹102.15 crore gross, proving that the Kantara franchise now commands strong appeal among Telugu audiences too.

Tamil Nadu: Steady Growth and Excellent Word of Mouth

Tamil Nadu has turned out to be another successful territory for the film.

• The film opened to ₹6.25 crore on Day 1 and grew through the weekend to ₹7.5 crore on Sunday.
• It closed Week 1 with ₹36 crore, an outstanding number for a dubbed Kannada release.
• Week 2 continued with ₹21.1 crore, thanks to strong Chennai and Coimbatore performances.
• In its third week, Tamil Nadu added another ₹7-8 crore, taking the total to ₹64.95 crore.

Interestingly, the film's cultural and ritualistic themes resonated deeply with Tamil audiences, particularly due to the presence of similar folk traditions in the region.

Kerala: Smaller Market, Strong Retention

Despite being a smaller market, Kantara 2 has shown remarkable steadiness in Kerala.

• It opened at ₹6 crore on Day 1 and maintained a consistent pace through the weekend with ₹6.5 crore on Sunday.
• The first week ended at ₹32.6 crore, which is among the best for a dubbed non-Malayalam film in recent times.
• Week 2 brought in ₹14.15 crore more, and the third week added another ₹6 crore approximately.

The total from Kerala stands at ₹52.65 crore, a remarkable figure for the region. The film's earthy tone and spiritual motifs found acceptance even in Kerala's niche audience segments.

Rest of India: Hindi and Other Dubbed Versions Break Records

The biggest surprise of Kantara 2 has been its phenomenal run in the Hindi-speaking belt and other parts of India.

• The Hindi version opened to a whopping ₹22.5 crore on Day 1, an extraordinary number for a dubbed release.
• Over the first weekend, it continued strong, earning ₹23 crore on Saturday and ₹28.5 crore on Sunday.
• The first week closed at ₹129.5 crore - higher than its performance in any single southern state.
• Week 2 saw ₹60.75 crore more, while Week 3 added another ₹24 crore approximately.

In total, the Rest of India market has contributed ₹214.6 crore, nearly equalling Karnataka's contribution. This massive figure shows the franchise's reach and how Kantara has evolved into a truly pan-Indian brand.