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Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara 2' is shattering box office records, amassing Rs 290.25 crore in just six days. The film has achieved the highest opening weekend collections of 2025 and has already surpassed Rajinikanth's 'Coolie'. With strong daily earnings, 'Kantara 2' is poised to cross the Rs 300 crore mark tonight, setting its sights on even greater milestones.

After a promising start, Pawan Kalyan's 'They Call Him OG' is witnessing a decline at the box office, with Day 7 earnings dropping to Rs 7 crore, totaling Rs 161.85 crore. The film is experiencing moderate occupancy as it battles fierce competition from Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara Chapter 1'.

Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ releases October 2. During filming, three actors passed away, sparking rumors of a curse. Shetty clarified the deaths were tragic but unrelated to the film. He fondly remembered late co-star Rakesh Poojary and addressed social media’s negative narrative with cautious optimism.

Jr NTR praised Rishab Shetty's immense dedication for *Kantara Chapter 1*, highlighting the film's challenging production, including a remote temple shoot. This prequel, following the successful *Kantara*, delves into the Bhuta Kola ritual's origins with a new cast and B Ajaneesh Loknath returning as composer, set for an October 2 release.