New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- Kantara Chapter 1, the much-anticipated period-mythological action drama helmed by Rishab Shetty, has finally hit the big screens, and the box office response is nothing short of phenomenal.

The film has officially registered the 6th highest pre-sales of 2025 at the Indian box office, surpassing big-ticket titles like Good Bad Ugly.

According to data shared by Sacnilk, Kantara Chapter 1 amassed a staggering Rs 19.44 crore in final advance bookings (gross, excluding blocked seats).

The figure marks a remarkable 49 percent surge in the final 24 hours leading up to the release, highlighting the massive buzz and fan anticipation surrounding the film.

According to the tracking website, Sacnilk, 'Kantara: Chapter 1' has e...