# Highest-Grossing Kannada Movies of All Time

URL: https://technosports.co.in/highest-grossing-kannada-movies-of-all-time/  
Published: 2026-09-23  
Updated: 2026-09-23  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Kannada cinema went pan-Indian in a big way with the KGF franchise, and that dominance still defines the all-time box office chart today.

| Rank | Movie | Year | Worldwide Gross |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | KGF: Chapter 2 | 2022 | ₹1,200–1,250 crore |
| 2 | Kantara: Chapter 1 | 2025 | ₹850–852 crore |
| 3 | Kantara | 2022 | ₹400–450 crore |
| 4 | Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups | 2026 | ₹331 crore |
| 5 | KGF: Chapter 1 | 2018 | ₹250 crore |

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## KGF and Kantara Own the Top Spots

The **KGF** franchise and the **Kantara** universe together occupy three of the top four spots, cementing Rishab Shetty and Yash as the two biggest box office draws Kannada cinema has produced, with [Yash’s upcoming lineup](https://technosports.co.in/yash-upcoming-film-2026-2027-rocky-bhais-explosive/) expected to keep that streak alive.

## 2026’s New Entrant

**Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups** has already cracked the all-time top five in 2026, earning ₹331 crore worldwide and signaling that Kannada cinema’s pan-Indian momentum shows no signs of slowing.

## The Rest of the Top 10

Rounding out the list are **Vikrant Rona** (₹159–210 crore), **James** (₹151 crore), **Su From So** (₹125 crore), **777 Charlie** (₹105–115 crore), and **Kurukshetra** (₹90 crore) — a mix of action, drama, and heartfelt storytelling that has broadened Kannada cinema’s appeal well beyond Karnataka.

### FAQ

**Q: What is the highest-grossing Kannada movie of all time?**  
KGF: Chapter 2, with a worldwide gross of ₹1,200–1,250 crore.

**Q: Which 2026 film made the all-time top five?**  
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, at ₹331 crore.

**Q: How many Kantara films are in the top 10?**  
Two — Kantara: Chapter 1 and the original Kantara.

**Q: Who are Kannada cinema’s biggest box office stars?**  
Yash (KGF) and Rishab Shetty (Kantara) lead the pack by some distance.