The massive success of KGF Chapter 2 and Kantara Chapter 1 has carved its own legacy in Kannada cinema. From day one, the film impressed audiences with its strong content and went on to enjoy a long theatrical run. After 49 days in theatres, it has raked in impressive numbers worldwide. However, despite its phenomenal performance, the Rishab Shetty starrer has narrowly missed entering the top 10 highest-grossing Indian films of all time.

Day 49 Box Office Performance

On its 49th day, Kantara Chapter 1 earned around ₹13 lakh in India. According to Sacnilk, the film’s total Indian box office collection stands at approximately ₹621.22 crore net, which translates to a domestic gross of ₹733.03 crore after GST. Overseas, the film has nearly completed its run, earning ₹111 crore gross. This brings the worldwide gross to about ₹844.03 crore.

Box Office Breakdown:

• India Net: ₹621.22 crore
• India Gross: ₹733.03 crore
• Overseas Gross: ₹111 crore
• Worldwide Gross: ₹844.03 crore

Why It Missed the Top 10

Given its strong start, Kantara Chapter 1 was considered a contender for the top 10 highest-grossing Indian films globally, but it couldn’t cut. Even though it’s still running in select theatres, it is unlikely to climb much higher, with an expected lifetime gross of around ₹844.5–845 crore.

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To enter the top 10, the film would have needed to surpass Animal, which has a global gross of ₹910.72 crore, a target now out of reach.

Current Top 10 Highest-Grossing Indian Films Globally

• Dangal – ₹2,059.04 crore
• Baahubali 2 – ₹1,800 crore
• Pushpa 2 – ₹1,785.84 crore
• RRR – ₹1,275.51 crore
• KGF Chapter 2 – ₹1,230 crore
• Jawan – ₹1,163.82 crore
• Pathaan – ₹1,069.85 crore
• Kalki 2898 AD – ₹1,054.67 crore
• Bajrangi Bhaijaan – ₹915 crore
• Animal – ₹910.72 crore

Kantara Chapter 1 may have missed the top 10, but with its historic performance and strong legacy, it remains a landmark film for the Kannada film industry.