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The Kerala Story 2 Surpasses Rs 40 Crore Milestone Within Two Weeks of Release

Hey everyone, welcome back to the blog! Today, we are going to dive deep into the box office journey of one of the most talked-about movies recently: The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond.

If you have been keeping an eye on the entertainment news, you probably already know that this movie has been making headlines left and right. Well, it has officially been two weeks since the film hit the big screens, and the numbers are in! The movie has just crossed a massive milestone, wrapping up its second week by happily crossing the Rs 40 crore mark at the box office.

Let's break down exactly how the movie is performing, the drama that happened right before its release, and what the day-to-day numbers look like. Grab a snack, and let’s get right into it!

A Spiritual Sequel Finding Its Own Ground

First things first, let's talk about the elephant in the room. The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond is being called a 'spiritual sequel' to the original The Kerala Story that came out and took the entire country by storm in 2023.

Now, if we are being completely honest, the numbers for this second part haven't been able to match the massive, record-breaking box office collections of the 2023 hit. But you know what? That is completely okay! Even without hitting those sky-high numbers, the newly released sequel has shown a very steady and solid performance at the ticket counters. Since its big theater debut, it has held its ground, slowly but surely bringing in the audience, which has allowed it to easily cross the Rs 40 crore mark in just 14 days. That is still a huge win for the team!

The Pre-Release Legal Rollercoaster

Before we look at the exact daily earnings, we have to talk about the crazy legal drama that happened right before the movie came out. It almost didn't release on time!

As seen in the news and court updates involving Judge Bechu Kurian Thomas, there was a fresh legal controversy surrounding the film just hours before it was supposed to come out. The Kerala High Court actually stepped in and placed a temporary stay on the movie's release. Imagine the tension for the cast and crew!

However, the panic was short-lived. A division bench later stepped in, reviewed the situation, and cleared the path for the movie to arrive in theaters. Thanks to that clearance, the film was able to hit the big screens right on schedule on its planned release date of February 27, 2026. Sometimes, a little bit of pre-release controversy actually gets more people curious to go watch the film!

Let's Talk Box Office Numbers

Alright, let's get into the main event the money! According to the popular box office tracking platform Sacnilk, The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond pulled in about Rs 1.41 crore at the box office on Day 14.

With that 14th day wrapping up, the film has officially finished its two-week run in cinemas. During its second week alone, the movie managed to earn a very respectable Rs 17.51 crore.

When you add everything up, the total Net Collection for the movie currently stands at a solid Rs 40.71 crore. If we look at the total Gross Earnings (which includes taxes and other factors), the movie is sitting pretty at Rs 48.85 crore. It is getting very close to that 50 crore gross mark!

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The Day-by-Day Collection Breakdown

If you are a numbers nerd like me and want to see exactly how much the movie made every single day since it released, I’ve got you covered. Here is the complete day-wise breakdown for the first two weeks:

  • Day 1 (1st Friday): Rs 0.76 crore (A slow start, but it picked up fast!)
  • Day 2 (1st Saturday): Rs 4.85 crore (A huge weekend jump)
  • Day 3 (1st Sunday): Rs 4.76 crore
  • Day 4 (1st Monday): Rs 2.6 crore
  • Day 5 (1st Tuesday): Rs 4 crore
  • Day 6 (1st Wednesday): Rs 3.4 crore
  • Day 7 (1st Thursday): Rs 2.74 crore
  • Day 8 (2nd Friday): Rs 2.76 crore
  • Day 9 (2nd Saturday): Rs 3.84 crore (Weekend boost again!)
  • Day 10 (2nd Sunday): Rs 5.06 crore (The highest-earning day so far)
  • Day 11 (2nd Monday): Rs 2 crore
  • Day 12 (2nd Tuesday): Rs 2.2 crore
  • Day 13 (2nd Wednesday): Rs 1.84 crore
  • Day 14 (2nd Thursday): Rs 1.41 crore

Total Net Collection: Rs 40.71 crore

As for theater occupancy, the movie is still pulling in crowds during the week. On Day 14, which was Thursday, March 13, 2026, the film recorded an overall 11.72% occupancy for its Hindi shows.

The Team Behind the Movie

Before I wrap up this post, I have to give a quick shoutout to the people who brought this story to life. The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond was directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and was backed and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah.

The movie features a talented cast taking on some intense roles, including Ulka Gupta, Aadil Khan, Aishwarya Ojha, Sumit Naithani, and Arjun Singh Aujla. They all put in some great work to make this movie what it is.

(Disclaimer: As always, these box office numbers are compiled from various industry sources. While they give a great idea of how the movie is doing, final official studio numbers might have slight variations!)

What do you guys think? Have you been to the theaters to watch The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond yet? Do you think it will cross the 50 crore net mark in its third week? Let me know your thoughts and reviews down in the comments below. I would love to chat with you all about it!

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