The Kerala Story 2 box office numbers are already telling an interesting story. After a delayed theatrical release and weeks of controversy, the film has shown sharp growth within just two days of hitting cinemas.
Released on February 27 evening, the sequel — directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah — opened modestly but picked up strong momentum on its second day.
Day 2 Collection Sees Massive Growth
The film earned ₹75 lakh on Day 1, largely because of its late-evening release. However, according to early estimates by Sacnilk, the film witnessed a significant jump on Saturday.
📊 The Kerala Story 2 Box Office Report:
- Day 1: ₹75 lakh
- Day 2: ₹4.65 crore (early estimates)
- Total (2 days): ₹5.40 crore (early estimates)
That’s a dramatic rise from its opening day, suggesting that audience curiosity and word of mouth may be playing a role in boosting footfall.
For context, the original The Kerala Story (2023) had a strong first weekend and eventually became a surprise box-office success. While the sequel is operating in a different climate, the early growth indicates it has found traction.
The Controversy Before Release
Before reaching theatres, the film ran into legal trouble. The Kerala High Court had passed an interim stay order on its release for 15 days, directing the CBFC to re-examine certain controversial portions.
Eventually, the stay was lifted, clearing the way for its February 27 release.
Speaking to ANI earlier, producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah clarified that neither the film nor its team intended to target Kerala or its people. He stated that the film focuses on exposing criminals and emphasized that wrongdoing is not limited to one state.
“This film exposes some criminals. Some criminals live in Kerala, some are from Madhya Pradesh, some are from Rajasthan, and that’s why we named it The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond,” he said.
Cast and Storyline
The sequel stars:
- Ulka Gupta as Surekha
- Aditi Bhatia as Divya
- Aishwarya Ojha as Neha
The male cast includes Sumit Gahlawat, Arjan Singh Aujla and Yuktam Khosla. The screenplay has been penned by Vipul Amrutlal Shah along with Amarnath Jha.
The film serves as a sequel to the 2023 hit The Kerala Story, directed by Sudipto Sen, which starred Adah Sharma and generated intense national debate upon release.
What This Means Going Forward
The big question now is sustainability. A sharp jump on Day 2 is encouraging, but the real test will be the Sunday hold and weekday performance. Given the film’s political and emotional backdrop, audience response over the first full weekend will determine its long-term trajectory.
Final Words
Despite a turbulent path to release, The Kerala Story 2 has managed to turn early curiosity into box-office growth. From ₹75 lakh on Day 1 to crossing ₹5 crore in just two days, the sequel has shown it cannot be dismissed easily.
Whether it matches the impact of the original film remains to be seen — but for now, it’s clearly in the race.
