India, Oct. 9 -- The impressive run that Kantara Chapter 1 has had at the box office in its opening week is impressive not just for any Indian film, but worldwide. The film has surpassed $50 million in collections worldwide, largely due to a strong domestic run. This has enabled it to become the highest-grossing film in the world in its opening week, beating some big names from Hollywood.

Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 has earned Rs.379 crore gross ($42 million) in India in its first seven days. Trade insiders say that by the end of its first extended week on Thursday, it is likely to increase to $45 million (over Rs.400 crore). Add to this the estimated $8 million collections from overseas, and Kantara Chapter 1's week 1 collection w...