Kantara Chapter 1 crosses Rs 500 crore in just 17 days
Rishab Shetty is on fire again! His latest blockbuster, Kantara Chapter 1, has stormed past the Rs 500 crore mark at the Indian box office in just 17 days — a milestone very few regional films have achieved.
The Kannada-language prequel to the 2022 hit Kantara pulled in an impressive Rs 12.5 crore on its third Saturday, taking its total domestic collection to Rs 506.25 crore. That’s massive, even by pan-India standards.
The film’s gripping folklore-driven story and Rishab Shetty’s powerful direction have clearly struck a chord with audiences. With an IMDb rating of 8.6, Kantara Chapter 1 continues to enjoy packed theatres across the country. It also stars Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, and Jayaram in pivotal roles.
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Dude shows steady growth at the box office
Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dude is making waves in Tamil cinema. The romantic comedy, directed by Keerthiswaran, opened to a solid Rs 9.75 crore on its first day and saw a jump on Saturday, collecting Rs 10 crore.
That brings its total to Rs 19.75 crore in just two days — a great start for a mid-budget film. With positive word of mouth and youthful appeal, Dude is expected to keep its momentum going through the weekend. The film also stars Mamitha Baiju in the lead.
Bison: Kaalamaadan holds strong on day 2
Another Tamil release, Bison: Kaalamaadan, starring Dhruv Vikram and Anupama Parameswaran, is holding its ground at the box office. Directed by Mari Selvaraj, the sports drama earned Rs 2.55 crore on opening day and Rs 3 crore on day two, taking its total to Rs 5.55 crore.
Audiences have praised the film’s gritty storytelling and emotional depth, giving it an IMDb rating of 8.1. With strong reviews and rising ticket sales, Bison looks set for a steady weekend.
They Call Him OG slows down after solid start
Pawan Kalyan’s They Call Him OG has had an eventful run. After opening to high expectations on September 25, the film has now collected Rs 293.65 crore worldwide.
Its India net stands at Rs 191.5 crore, while overseas collections total Rs 65.25 crore. Despite mixed reviews and an IMDb score of 6.8, the action-packed entertainer continues to draw fans, thanks to Kalyan’s star power.
Directed by Sujeeth, the Telugu-language film also features Emraan Hashmi and Priyanka Arulmohan in key roles.
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Jolly LLB 3 shows signs of fatigue after 30 days
Meanwhile, Jolly LLB 3—starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi—has started to slow down after completing a strong 30-day run in theatres. The courtroom comedy has earned Rs 114.76 crore in India so far, collecting just Rs 0.3 crore on Saturday.
Directed by Subhash Kapoor, the film also stars Huma Qureshi, Amrita Rao, Saurabh Shukla, and Gajraj Rao. Despite the dip, it remains one of the more successful Bollywood releases of 2025.
The takeaway
October 2025 has been a thrilling month for Indian cinema. From Kantara Chapter 1’s record-breaking numbers to Dude and Bison winning audience love, the South Indian film industry continues to dominate the box office.
With Diwali releases around the corner, it’ll be interesting to see if any upcoming films can challenge Kantara Chapter 1’s roaring success.
