Mumbai: Rishab Shetty's “Kantara: Chapter 1” continues to dominate the box office, raking in an impressive Rs 717.50 crore in gross worldwide collections within just two weeks of its release, the makers announced on Thursday.

A prequel to Shetty’s 2022 blockbuster Kantara, the Kannada film hit theatres on October 2 under the Hombale Films banner and has been showered with widespread acclaim for its gripping narrative, stellar performances, and grand visual appeal.

Celebrating the film’s phenomenal success, Hombale Films wrote on social media, “A divine storm at the box office! #KantaraChapter1 roars past 717.50+ crores GBOC worldwide in 2 weeks. Celebrate Deepavali with #BlockbusterKantara running successfully in cinemas near you!”

Set in pre-colonial Karnataka during the rule of the Kadambas of Banavasi, the story explores the clash between the indigenous tribes of the Kantara forest and a ruthless king.

The film stars Rishab Shetty alongside Sapthami Gowda, Gulshan Devaiah, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, P D Satish Chandra, and Prakash Thuminad. Written, directed, and headlined by Shetty, the movie is produced by Vijay Kiragandur. Arvind S Kashyap handles cinematography, and B Ajaneesh Loknath has composed the music — both reprising their roles from the original Kantara.

With inputs from PTI