Though Kantara was a non starter in Tamil Nadu, sequel has created a box office record.The film officially crossed the ₹50 crore gross mark in the state yesterday, creating a new record. This incredible achievement makes it only the eighth film from outside the Tamil film industry (non-Kollywood) to hit this half-century milestone.
The film is showing a very strong hold with the audience. Its collections in the second week are expected to drop by only 35%, which is a fantastic trend. Looking at its current pace, trade analysts are predicting that Kantara: Chapter 1 could be heading towards a final collection of around ₹70 crore, especially with the big Diwali holiday period coming up.
A Massive Jump From The Original Film
What makes this success story even more interesting is the huge growth the franchise has seen in Tamil Nadu. The original Kantara was considered an underperformer in the state, collecting only around ₹12 crore. This was much lower than its collections in other South Indian states.
However, the tables have completely turned with Kantara: Chapter 1. This time, Tamil Nadu has become the film’s biggest market in the South, right after its home state of Karnataka. The final collection of the prequel is expected to be 5 to 6 times more than what the first film earned, which is a phenomenal jump and shows how much the audience has connected with this world.
Top Non-Kollywood Grossers In Tamil Nadu
With its entry into the ₹50 crore club, Kantara: Chapter 1 has joined an elite list of high-grossing films from other industries that have won over the Tamil audience. Here is the updated list:
Rank Title Year Gross Collections
1 Baahubali: The Conclusion 2017 ₹146.00 cr.
2 KGF Chapter 2 2022 ₹105.50 cr.
3 RRR 2022 ₹75.00 cr.
4 Avatar: The Way of Water 2022 ₹71.00 cr.
5 Pushpa: The Rule 2024 ₹71.00 cr.
6 Manjummel Boys 2024 ₹63.50 cr.
7 Baahubali: The Beginning 2015 ₹58.00 cr.
8 Kantara: Chapter 1 2025 ₹50.50 cr.
9 Jawan 2023 ₹44.00 cr.
10 Kalki 2898 AD 2024 ₹
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