‘Kantara Chapter 1’ (Hindi) Faces a Major Drop on Monday; All Versions Total ₹246 Cr Nett
After a strong extended weekend, Kantara Chapter 1 (Hindi) witnessed a steep decline in collections on Monday. The film recorded ₹7.50 crore nett on Day 5, marking its first single-digit day at the Hindi box office. The performance, though decent in Maharashtra, North, and Central India, remained weak in Odisha and certain eastern regions.Here’s the Hindi breakdown so far:Day 1 (Thursday): ₹17.50 CrDay 2 (Friday): ₹11 Cr Day 3 (Saturday): ₹19 CrDay 4 (Sunday): ₹21 Cr Day 5 (Monday): ₹7.50 Cr Total (5 Days): ₹76 Cr Nett
While the Hindi version has performed fairly well considering the competition, the overall trend now depends heavily on the midweek hold from Tuesday to Thursday.
Across all languages, Kantara Chapter 1 collected approximately ₹29 crore nett on Monday, taking the total all-India nett collection to ₹246 crore. Karnataka continues to lead the charge, with the film trending historically strong in the home state.However, the Telugu and Tamil versions dropped sharply after a solid weekend in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
With the film having been sold at high distribution prices, it will need an exceptional hold over the coming days to ensure recovery and reach the breakeven mark.As the weekday trend unfolds, all eyes are on how Kantara Chapter 1 sustains its momentum beyond the initial holiday rush.
