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Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 has emerged as the third biggest hit of 2025, surpassing Rajinikanth’s Coolie by collecting around ₹290.25 crore within six days of release. The film opened strongly on October 2, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra, and set multiple box-office records, including the highest Monday collection of the year with ₹31.25 crore. Written, directed, and led by Rishab Shetty, the movie, produced by Hombale Films, also stars Gulshan Devaiah, Rukmini Vasanth, and Jayaram. Set in precolonial coastal Karnataka, it delves into mythological and spiritual themes surrounding the Bhuta Kola tradition, blending folklore, action, and faith in a visually striking narrative that has resonated with audiences across India.
*This news was published by Times of India on October 8, 2025.*
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