'Kantara: Chapter 1' box office collection day 16 (LIVE)

Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter 1' has achieved historic box office success, becoming the highest-grossing film ever in Karnataka and nearing 200 crore in the state alone. The film's nationwide reach and a significant boost from a higher average ticket price have propelled its impressive performance, with domestic totals now exceeding 485 crore and heading towards 500 crore.