Kantara Chapter 1 Star Gulshan Devaiah 'Grateful' After Movie Crosses Rs 100 Crore In 2 Days: Keep Appreciation Coming

Kantara Chapter 1, the highly anticipated prequel to Rishab Shetty’s National Award-winning film Kantara, hit theatres on October 2 and has already taken the box office by storm. Set in the mystical Kantara forest,

the film blends Indian folklore with breathtaking visuals and powerful storytelling, drawing large crowds to theatres across the country. Now, Gulshan Devaiah, who plays a pivotal role in the Rishab Shetty film, has penned a heartwarming note and expressed gratitude to fans.

Gulshan Devaiah expresses gratitude to fans who appreciated Kantara: Chapter 1

Taking to X (Formerly known as Twitter), the actor wrote, "Im so tired of hearing my name mentioned since the last few days.. PLEASE DONT STOP!! …. Keep the appreciation coming. Just because I’m tired doesn’t mean you get tired too. I’m genuinely grateful. Rishab Shetty’s #kantharachapter1 playing in 6 languages to packed cinemas."Take a look:

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Kantara Chapter 1 crosses Rs 100 crore in just 2 days

In what turns out to be a historic milestone, Kantara Chapter 1 has crossed the coveted Rs 100 crore mark in just 2 days. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film earned an impressive Rs 61.85 crore net across India on its opening day. What’s particularly noteworthy is the film’s strong performance across multiple languages - Rs 19.6 crore from Kannada, Rs 18.5 crore from Hindi, Rs 13 crore from Telugu, Rs 5.5 crore from Tamil, and Rs 5.25 crore from Malayalam. Originally rooted in Kannada cinema, the story’s transition into a full-blown pan-India phenomenon has taken both fans and industry observers by surprise.

Kantara Chapter 1's global collection

Globally, Kantara Chapter 1 raked in around ₹89 crore gross on Day 1, setting a strong precedent for what’s to come. The momentum didn’t slow on the second day either, with early estimates suggesting a Rs 43.65 crore collection across India. This brings the total India net collection to approximately ₹105.5 crore in just two days, a remarkable achievement for a film steeped in mythology and regional folklore.

About Kantara Chapter 1

This cinematic experience, which dives into the historical and spiritual roots of the Kantara universe, is already being hailed as a visual masterpiece. Directed and headlined by Rishab Shetty, the film is set during the reign of the Kadamba dynasty of Banavasi and explores deeper layers of the mythos introduced in the original. Produced by Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films, the movie also features a strong supporting cast including Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, Jayaram, and Rakesh Poojari.