Rishab Shetty's *Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1* overcame a slow advance booking start, witnessing a massive surge to Rs 30 crore before release. Strong reviews from paid premieres fueled a powerful opening, with the film collecting Rs 33.25 crore by 4 PM, significantly outperforming *Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari*. With holidays boosting turnout, *Kantara* is projected for a Rs 50 crore Day 1.
