Both Thamma and Kantara Chapter 1 have recorded impressive performances at the box-office, reflecting strong audience interest and steady ticket sales despite competition from multiple new releases.
Thamma, a horror-comedy starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, crossed the Rs 100 crore net mark in India within its first eight days. The film earned Rs 24 crore on its opening day and maintained robust weekday figures, amassing a total net collection of approximately Rs 101.3 crore by the end of Day 8. The worldwide gross collection stands around Rs 135.8 crore, making it one of the top Bollywood grossers of 2025 so far. The movie’s hold on weekdays suggests positive word-of-mouth and considerable repeat viewership.
Kantara Chapter 1, the much-awaited prequel to the original blockbuster, also started strongly at the box-office. The film saw packed houses, especially in the South Indian circuits, and has been cited among the best openings for a Kannada-language film this year. Industry trackers note that Kantara Chapter 1 is likely to enter the Rs 100 crore club soon, fuelled by critical acclaim, word-of-mouth, and strong advances reported for the coming weekends.
The success of both films underlines the audience’s appetite for fresh stories, strong star power, and well-crafted cinema, signalling continued optimism for the Indian film industry’s recovery and growth in 2025.
