Regional cinema is the new global cinema. Kantara is setting an example for this statement. After becoming a big success in Kannada, it is now having a sensational run in other languages too. Especially, the film is doing extremely well in Telugu and Hindi.
According to the trade reports, Kantara collected a total of Rs. 1.95 crores nett. on the sixth day of its release (Wednesday). The sixth-day collections are higher than the earnings of Day 1, Day 4 and Day 5. That proves the film is doing well in North India with each passing day. On the whole, Kantara’s Hindi version earned a nett. of more than Rs. 13.10 crores till now.
On the flip side, it is having a dream run in Telugu states. According to official sources, Kantara collected more than Rs. 22.30 crores gross in just five days. It is running houseful across many theatres in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Reportedly, Kantara is set to cross Rs. 150 crores gross worldwide in all versions. It is indeed a great achievement for a small film. It is written and directed by Rishab Shetty. He also played the lead hero in it. KGF’s banner Hombale Films bankrolled the project.
