The Kannada film Kantara Chapter 1 has created a new milestone at the box office. In just 11 days since its release, the film has earned over ₹191 crore in Karnataka, becoming the highest-grossing movie ever in the state. It is estimated that more than one crore people have already watched the film. With the upcoming festive week expected to draw larger crowds to theatres, analysts predict that the film could cross ₹250 crore in total collections.
This remarkable success is being seen as a blessing for the film team. Rooted deeply in local culture and traditions, the film highlights the significance of the Shiva Ganas and respects the sentiments of Shiva devotees. Due to its strong cultural foundation, it is being suggested that the younger generation should not miss watching this film.