Box Office Update: Kantara Chapter 1 Tops ₹500 Cr; Dude & Bison Gain Traction

The box office continues to be electrified by ‘Kantara Chapter 1,’ which has now surpassed an incredible ₹500 crore in earnings within its first 17 days. This Kannada epic, a prequel to the 2022 hit, is proving to be a major draw. Its domestic collection reached ₹506.25 crore by its third Saturday. Meanwhile, the South Indian film industry is buzzing with the steady performance of new releases ‘Dude’ and ‘Bison: Kaalamaadan.’ ‘Dude,’ a romantic comedy-drama, garnered ₹19.75 crore in two days, while the sports drama ‘Bison’ collected ₹5.55 crore. ‘Jolly LLB 3’ from Bollywood, after a strong start, is now experiencing a decline in its box office trajectory.