how kantara became an all-time blockbuster

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Reportedly, Kantara was made at a budget of ₹ 16.58 crores

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Rishab, the actor, is said to have been paid ₹ 2.5 crores for the movie

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Rishab, the director, reportedly made the film on the 'First Copy' basis in exchange for more creative freedom

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As per reports, the overseas, music, satellite. & OTT (Kan) rights were collectively sold for ₹ 16.30 crores

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Interestingly, Kantara is said to have had achieved the break-even status even before the film hit the big screens

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Following the incredible success, Kantara OTT rights were sold for ₹ 27 crores & satellite rights for ₹ 28 crores (excluding Kannada)

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Trade reports reveal that Kantara has grossed over ₹ 404 crores worldwide

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The team plans on sharing the profits with retd. Bhuta Kola artists. Rishab Shetty, reportedly, plans to build 4 Roads in Tulu Naadu near Shivamogga

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how kantara became an all-time blockbuster

Reportedly, Kantara was made at a budget of ₹ 16.58 crores

budget

Rishab, the actor, is said to have been paid ₹ 2.5 crores for the movie

rishab shett's remuneration

Rishab, the director, reportedly made the film on the 'First Copy' basis in exchange for more creative freedom

the first copy model

As per reports, the overseas, music, satellite. & OTT (Kan) rights were collectively sold for ₹ 16.30 crores

pre-release rights

Interestingly, Kantara is said to have had achieved the break-even status even before the film hit the big screens

a superb head-start

Following the incredible success, Kantara OTT rights were sold for ₹ 27 crores & satellite rights for ₹ 28 crores (excluding Kannada)

post-theatrical rights

Trade reports reveal that Kantara has grossed over ₹ 404 crores worldwide

final box office

The team plans on sharing the profits with retd. Bhuta Kola artists. Rishab Shetty, reportedly, plans to build 4 Roads in Tulu Naadu near Shivamogga

a bona fide success

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