The Kerala Story 2 Box Office Collection Day 5: Vipul Amrutal Shah’s The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond is struggling at the box office. Although the film saw a strong jump in earnings on Day 5, the overall trend remains weak. The sequel has not matched the powerful start of the 2023 film.
The Kerala Story Box Office Collection Day 5
According to trade reports by Sacnilk, The Kerala Story 2 earned Rs 4 crore on Tuesday. This was a 66 percent increase compared to Monday’s Rs 2.5 crore. However, the total domestic collection after five days stands at Rs 16.65 crore. While Tuesday’s growth looks positive, the bigger picture is still disappointing.
In comparison, The Kerala Story (2023) collected Rs 11.14 crore on its opening day. Its five-day total reached Rs 56.64 crore. The gap between the two films is huge.
The sequel opened slowly on February 27 with just Rs 75 lakh on Day 1. It picked up over the weekend, earning Rs 4.65 crore on Saturday and Rs 4.75 crore on Sunday. However, collections dropped sharply on Monday before rising again on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, the overall occupancy was 19.01 percent. Night shows saw better footfall than morning and afternoon screenings.
Here is how key cities performed:
- Mumbai: 27.25 percent occupancy with 590 shows
- Jaipur: 25.75 percent occupancy with 104 shows
- Pune: 23 percent occupancy with 312 shows
- Delhi-NCR: 15.75 percent occupancy with 767 shows
Despite the jump in earnings, there is bad news. The number of shows has gone down. On Tuesday, 335 shows were reduced. The film is now running in 3,492 shows across India, compared to 3,827 shows on Monday. This fall in screen count shows lower demand in many regions.
The Kerala Story Box Office Collection Day 5
| Day | India Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 [1st Friday] | Rs 0.75 cr |
| Day 2 [1st Saturday] | Rs 4.65 cr |
| Day 3 [1st Sunday] | Rs 4.75 cr |
| Day 4 [1st Monday] | Rs 2.5 cr |
| Day 5 [1st Tuesday] | Rs 4 cr |
| Total | Rs 16.65 cr net |
The Kerala Story 2 Controversies And Plot Details
The film also faced controversy before its release. Critics accused it of showing Kerala in a bad light and promoting Islamophobia. The Kerala High Court issued a stay order and asked the CBFC to review the certification. Later, on February 27, the stay was lifted and the film was released. The makers said the film was not meant to defame the state but to highlight criminal elements. Still, the debate may have affected audience response.
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Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and produced by Vipul Amrutal Shah under Sunshine Pictures, The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond follows the stories of three young Hindu women. Surekha from Kochi is a UPSC aspirant who falls in love with a married journalist. Divya from Jodhpur wants freedom from her conservative family. Neha from Gwalior dreams of becoming a sportsperson. The film shows how they become victims of what it calls a “calculated agenda” involving grooming and forced conversion. The film stars Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia, Aishwarya Ojha, Sumit Gahlawat and Arjan Singh Aujla.
While Tuesday’s numbers gave the makers some hope, the reduced shows and low occupancy remain a concern. The coming days will decide whether The Kerala Story 2 can recover or continue to struggle at the box office.
