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Kantara Chapter 1 box office collection day 6: Rishab Shetty's movie crosses 250 cr and enters top ten highest-grossing movies of the year list

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Kantara Chapter 1 box office collection day 6: Rishab Shetty's "Kantara: Chapter 1" has created a buzz at the box office and continues its impressive run even after a record-breaking weekend. Released on October 2nd, the film has crossed the Rs 256 crore mark in just six days, making it one of the ten highest-grossing films of the year.The film earned a whopping Rs 61.85 crore on its opening day across all languages. Of this, the Kannada version contributed Rs 19.6 crore, Telugu Rs 13 crore, Hindi Rs 18.5 crore, Tamil Rs 5.5 crore, and Malayalam Rs 5.25 crore. Although earnings dipped slightly on the second day to Rs 45.4 crore, it saw strong weekend growth, taking its four-day total to over Rs 220 crore. According to Sacnilk, Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1 earned around 13.5 Cr India net on its sixth day for all languages.Competing strongly despite clashesThe Rishabh Shetty starrer clashed at the box office with Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor's "Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari". However, despite this clash, "Kaantara: Chapter 1" outperformed by a wide margin. While "Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari" grossed approximately Rs 30 crore over the weekend, "Kaantara"'s multilingual reach and franchise appeal helped it emerge as the leading earner nationwide.Regional roots, global appealWhile pan-Indian hits like "Baahubali", "KGF", and "Pushpa" achieved widespread success across India, "Kantara: Chapter 1" has carved a niche for itself, particularly in the southern states and Maharashtra. According to Box Office India, the film's hold in these regions has been remarkable, and its regional appeal sets it apart from big-budget pan-Indian blockbusters.Day-wise box office collectionDay 1: Rs 61.85 CrDay 2: Rs 45.4 CrDay 3: Rs 55 CrDay 4: Rs 63 CrDay 5: Rs 31.25 CrDay 6: Rs 13.5 CrThe success of "Kantara: Chapter 1" follows the immense popularity of the first "Kantara", which became a cult phenomenon. The latest chapter has not only met expectations but also exceeded them, further cementing Rishab Shetty's status as one of India's most trusted regional filmmakers. With its consistent momentum and strong promotions, "Kantara: Chapter 1" is expected to maintain steady earnings throughout the week and set new records for regional cinema with a pan-India impact.