Movie Review: Thank You For Coming - 3.5/5

Rishab Shetty's "Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1" has become a major box office success, earning approximately **₹40.92 crore (USD 4.66 million) in North America**, making it the second highest-grossing Kannada film there, only behind "KGF Chapter 2" which earned USD 7.49 million[1]. The film is approaching the USD 5 million mark in the North American market and has achieved over **₹818 crore worldwide gross**, with more than ₹110 crore coming from Telugu-speaking states, making it the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 and the second highest-grossing dubbed film in the Telugu region after KGF 2[5][7]. In India, "Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1" has crossed the **₹500 crore mark**, becoming only the 12th Indian film to do so domestically[6]. It also, as of recent reports, ranks as the **12th biggest hit in Indian cinema history**, surpassing even "Baahubali: The Beginning"[2]. The film has demonstrated strong box office momentum on weekends and weekdays alike, with second-week earnings in North America showing growth over the first week, which is notable for a South Indian film in that market[3]. Despite its strong performance, the film is yet to reach its breakeven point in the international market, pegged at around USD 7.5 million[1][3]. Looking forward, the makers have announced a third installment at the climax of the second part of the film series, although Rishab Shetty will take a break before returning as he is engaged with other projects including "Jai Hanuman" and a biopic on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj[1][3]. The film is also set for an **English-dubbed release on October 31**, expected to further boost its international reach and box office collections[5][7]. Competition in the market includes films like Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna's "Thamma," and upcoming releases such as a re-cut version of "Baahubali: The Epic," which could affect "Kantara 2"'s box office momentum[1]. In summary, "Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1" is a landmark success for Kannada cinema and Indian cinema at large, with record-breaking earnings domestically and internationally, significant cultural impact, and a promising future for the franchise[1][2][5][6].

Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/rishab-shettys-kantara-a-legend-chapter-1-inches-towards-rs-41-crore-mark-in-north-america/articleshow/124799903.cms
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/rishab-shettys-kantara-a-legend-chapter-1-beats-prabhass-bahubali-the-beginning-to-become-12th-biggest-hit-of-indian-cinema/articleshow/124517984.cms
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/rishab-shettys-kantara-a-legend-chapter-1-crosses-usd-4-million-mark-in-north-america/articleshow/124545085.cms
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/rishab-shettys-kantara-a-legend-chapter-1-fails-to-beat-vicky-kaushals-chhaava-as-the-biggest-2nd-tuesday-of-2025/articleshow/124568520.cms
5.https://www.telugutimes.net/en/cinemas/cinema-news/kantara-chapter-1-worldwide-roar-crosses-818-cr-gross-329429.html
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/rishab-shettys-kantara-a-legend-chapter-1-becomes-only-the-12th-film-to-cross-rs-500-crore-mark-in-india/articleshow/124681404.cms
7.https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/news/kantara-chapter-1-2ng-highest-grosser-after-kgf-2-150253
8.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/rishab-shettys-kantara-a-legend-chapter-1-mints-over-half-a-million-from-its-premiere-shows-in-north-america/articleshow/124269857.cms
9.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kantara:_Chapter_1


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