Kesari Movie Box Office Collection Surpasses Expectations
The film's performance has outperformed Akshay Kumar's previous releases Khel Khel Mein and Sarfira, but lags behind Sky Force and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, with a total collection of Rs 17.92 crore in its first two days, and is expected to reach the 30 crore mark, showcasing the studio's creative confidence and agility in navigating both commercial and artistic realms.
Kesari Chapter 2, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, has made a significant impact at the box office, with a 28% growth in India on its second day, adding 10.04 crore net to its total collection of 17.92 crore net and 21.14 crores in gross earnings.
The film, a historical retelling of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, has been praised for its powerful recreation and courtroom drama. Dharma Productions, the studio behind the film, has proven its cinematic versatility with a range of films, from candyfloss romances to hard-hitting dramas. Kesari Chapter 2 has shown consistent improvement at the box office since its release, with a total nett India collection of Rs 29.75 crore on its third day.
The film's occupancy rate was 32.23% across 3,992 shows nationwide, with Chennai leading at 72.25% and Hyderabad at 46.25%. Overseas, the film has seen good growth, adding 5.13 crore gross to its kitty on its second day, surpassing The Diplomat's overseas lifetime by 71%. The two-day international total stands at 9.40 crore gross, and the worldwide total at 30.54 crore gross.
With its impressive box office collection, Kesari Chapter 2 is expected to reach the 50 crore mark and aim for the global lifetime of The Diplomat. The film's success is a testament to Dharma Productions' ability to produce films that cater to both domestic and international audiences, redefining the boundaries of Indian cinema and leading the wave in a landscape often divided between festival films and box office hits.