Kantara Chapter 1 Creates History as Top Non-Telugu Earner in Telugu States
Kantara Chapter 1, featuring Rishab Shetty, has set a massive milestone at the Telugu box office. The film has officially become the highest-grossing non-Telugu movie in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Surpassing all previous records in this category. With a staggering gross collection of over ₹108 crore in the Telugu states alone. The film has etched its name in the history books.
This achievement places Kantara Chapter 1 right behind KGF Chapter 2 as the second dubbed film to cross the ₹100 crore mark in the region. After the phenomenal success of the KGF franchise, this is another major victory for Kannada cinema in the Telugu market. The excitement and demand among audiences were evident from day one. With packed shows and exceptional word-of-mouth driving the film’s momentum.
Mythri Movie Makers, who distributed the film in Telugu states, played a key role in its grand performance. They ensured a wide and strategic release, matching the growing craze among viewers and delivering the film to audiences across urban and rural pockets. Their distribution approach helped Kantara Chapter 1 reach every corner where fans eagerly awaited its release.
Kantara Chapter 1 Creates History as Top Non-Telugu Earner in Telugu States
Hombale Films, the production house behind Kantara as well as the KGF series, continues to dominate with back-to-back pan-Indian hits. The banner has now firmly established itself as a leading force in Indian cinema, known for choosing powerful stories and presenting them on a grand scale. Their strong presence in the Telugu market has only grown stronger with this success.
On a global level, it has collected over ₹867 crore worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2025 so far. Its extraordinary performance stands as a proud moment for content-driven storytelling rooted in regional culture and folklore, proving once again that powerful narratives resonate across languages and regions.