‘Kaantha’ Registers Strong Evening Shows in Kerala; Eyes ₹1 Crore Opening Day
The momentum for ‘Kaantha’ continues to build, as the film delivers an impressive performance in Kerala’s evening and night shows, putting it firmly on track for a ₹1 crore opening day.The much-discussed film ‘Kaantha’, starring Rishab Shetty and directed by Akhil Bharadwaj, has witnessed a strong surge in occupancy across major centres in Kerala. After generating early positivity from the morning and matinee shows, the movie’s momentum grew further during the evening and night screenings, indicating solid word-of-mouth among audiences.
Trade sources reveal that key markets like Kochi, Calicut, Thrissur, and Trivandrum recorded impressive houseful or near-houseful shows. Family crowds, college students, and weekend viewers contributed significantly to the spike, especially as positive reviews about the film’s storytelling, technical finesse, and performances continue to circulate both offline and on social media.The buzz for ‘Kaantha’ received an additional boost following reports of an excellent response at the film’s Chennai press show earlier this week.
Critics praised its atmospheric world-building, engaging screenplay, and striking visual style all of which have further fuelled audience curiosity in Kerala.With the current pace, trade analysts expect the film to comfortably hit the ₹1 crore mark in Kerala by the end of the day, marking a strong opening, especially considering it is not a conventional mass commercial outing. Its performance also places it among the better openers for a Kannada-language film with a significant Kerala release.
If the trend continues through the weekend, ‘Kaantha’ could emerge as one of the notable cross-industry successes of the season. Positive word-of-mouth and strong regional support appear to be driving the film toward a promising first-weekend tally.‘Kaantha’ is clearly off to a compelling start and all eyes are now on how big it can go in the days ahead.
