₹500 Crore Milestone for Kantara Chapter 1; Dude & Bison Perform Well

The box office landscape on October 18, 2025, is dominated by the phenomenal success of ‘Kantara Chapter 1.’ Rishab Shetty’s directorial venture has officially entered the ₹500 crore club, a remarkable feat achieved within a mere 17 days of its release. This Kannada cinematic powerhouse continues to draw audiences, proving its widespread appeal. In other box office news, the recently released Tamil films ‘Dude’ and ‘Bison: Kaalamaadan’ are exhibiting strong performances in their opening weekends. Contrasting this, ‘Jolly LLB 3,’ a Bollywood courtroom comedy, has seen a decline in its collections after a successful initial month, earning an estimated ₹0.3 crore on its fourth Saturday.