Kaantha Box Office Collection Day 1
“Kaantha” pulled in an estimated ₹1.27 crore across India on its first day, for all languages by sacnilk. Not a blockbuster number, maybe, but respectable for a niche period drama breaking in alongside Friday’s regular entertainment rush. The figure is based on live booking data up to 10 pm, with a little wiggle room left for late-evening sales.
For a movie without a mega-star, it’s a decent start dubbed versions included. If Friday’s vibe at the box office counts, Kaantha is holding its ground, not sprinting out the gate, and there’s something almost old-school charming about that.
Kaantha Day 1 Tamil (2D) Occupancy in Theaters
Tamil Nadu’s response? Mixed, but leaning intimate. On November 14, the overall Tamil occupancy hovered at 16.83%. Digging in:
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Morning Shows: 14.60% seats filled. The type of crowd that prefers silence and strong filter coffee.
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Afternoon Shows: 19.06% peak lunch crowd, maybe escaping the Chennai heat.
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Evening/Night Shows: Yet to clock in at the time of reporting, probably because the serious crowd will show up after work.
Shows weren’t “housefull,” but audiences in the hall there were some nostalgic 1950s looks, heads nodding at familiar period details. For a film leaning into post-independence Madras nostalgia, the crowd is small but invested.
About Kaantha
Peeking at the story, “Kaantha” is set in 1950s Madras, where lives crisscross during India’s heady decades after independence. It’s not a formulaic entertainer, think more sepia-toned streets, personal ambitions, and underdog dreams. Dulquer Salmaan leads the cast, and he’s flanked by solid actors: Samuthirakani brings grounded authority, Rana Daggubati adds muscle, and Bhagyashri Borse brings a soft edge.
Director Selvamani Selvaraj, a newcomer, builds his world without fireworks or over-the-top stunts, just measured drama, the occasional poetic silence, and strong character beats. If there’s a “must-watch” appeal, it’s for those who love a hint of history, and maybe a little nostalgia for old Madras. Telugu viewers can catch it too; the producers rolled out the Telugu version on day one, no waiting or staggered launches.
Disclaimer:
Box office data provided here is based on live at the time of writing, dynamic estimates, and may change after full daily reporting. Final Kaantha collection figures will be officially released post-10 pm verification; for reference only, not for publication.
