Kantara Chapter 1 Dominates Box Office, Surpasses Varun Dhawan’s ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’”

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 continues its unstoppable run at the box office, outperforming Varun Dhawan’s romantic drama Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari. Both films released on October 2, but Shetty’s mythological action saga has clearly taken the lead.

Within just three days, Kantara Chapter 1 has grossed an impressive ₹164.39 crore worldwide, including ₹148 crore from India and ₹18.50 crore overseas. In contrast, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari managed a total of ₹21.70 crore globally, with ₹4 crore coming from overseas markets.

On Saturday, October 4, Kantara Chapter 1 recorded an overall Hindi occupancy rate of 29.54%, while Tulsi Kumari trailed slightly at 26.28%. The evening and night shows for Kantara saw the highest audience turnout, touching nearly 50%.

With its strong box office momentum, Kantara Chapter 1 has now become the fourth highest-grossing Kannada film of all time, surpassing major titles like Salman Khan’s Sikandar and Ram Charan’s Game Changer.

It’s safe to say that Rishab Shetty’s cinematic legend is setting new benchmarks for Indian regional cinema.

Padai Thalaivan Movie Cast and Budget

Tamil cinema’s 2025 offering, Padai Thalaivan, is a gripping action-drama that beautifully combines emotion, suspense, and tradition. Directed by U. Anbu, the film is fronted by Shanmuga Pandian in a role that explores both strength and vulnerability — portraying a mahout whose world revolves around his beloved elephant.

Padai Thalaivan Movie Cast

  1. Shanmuga Pandian as Velu (Lead role)
  2. Kasthuri Raja
  3. Yamini Chander
  4. Munishkanth
  5. Karudan Ram
  6. Rishi Rithvik
  7. A. Venkatesh
  8. Yugi Sethu
  9. Sreejith Ravi
  10. Aruldoss
  11. Logu NPKS

Padai Thalaivan Movie Budget

While the official budget remains undisclosed, the film boasts high production values and has been generating strong buzz at the box office, particularly among family and rural audiences.

Plot

Set against the backdrop of dense forests and rural traditions, Padai Thalaivan narrates the moving story of Velu and his elephant companion. Their peaceful bond is shattered when dark forces — poachers, greedy priests, and corrupt officials — conspire to separate them. The film chronicles Velu’s dangerous quest to rescue Maniyan, unraveling secrets that test his courage and character.

Thug Life Prepares for Blockbuster Debut with ₹13.89 Crore in Pre-Sales

Thug Life is one of the most highly anticipated Tamil films of the year, marking the reunion of the iconic duo Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan. With a star-studded cast and electrifying music by AR Rahman, the film has already created a strong buzz.

Ahead of its release, Thug Life has collected ₹13.89 crore in pre-sales through blocked seats. As predicted by trade experts, the film is expected to break box office records worldwide.

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Mythri Backs Telugu Release of Marco in Nizam Region

The Malayalam film Marco, starring Unni Mukundan and known as Mollywood’s most violent film, is set for its Telugu release on January 1, 2025, in the Nizam region, backed by Mythri Movie Distributors LLP. Directed by Haneef Adeni, the movie’s Telugu trailer has garnered strong audience reactions. The Tamil release is scheduled for January 3, 2025. Produced by Cubes Entertainment and Unni Mukundan Films, the film features music by Ravi Basrur.

Source: 123Telugu.