# The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond Defies Legal Hurdles and Rakes in Over Rs 4 Crore on Day 2! Imagine a film facing a last-minute court stay, only to bounce back stronger and pack theaters despite the chaos—that's the electrifying story of **The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond** right now![1][2] Released on February 27, 2026, this sequel to the 2023 blockbuster *The Kerala Story* (which grossed over Rs 241 crore nett in India[4][5]) hit screens after the Kerala High Court lifted its interim stay midday Friday. Shows kicked off from 6 PM, turning Day 1 into what trade experts call a "paid preview." Early estimates pegged Day 1 collections at Rs 3.5 crore nett with 11.99% Hindi occupancy, or around Rs 0.75-3.5 crore depending on sources—impressive given the truncated day and slow starts in Kerala theaters like PVR Lulu Mall.[2][3] Day 2 took it further, minting over **Rs 4 crore** (estimates range 2.25-3.25 crore nett, pushing two-day totals higher), signaling strong word-of-mouth from its target Hindi belt audience.[3] Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and backed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the film builds on the original's controversial "propaganda" edge that drew massive crowds despite debates. With a Rs 28 crore budget, it's eyeing a healthy run until March 19 competitors like *Dhurandhar 2* and *Toxic* arrive—half the original's haul would still be a win![1][3] Meanwhile, Shahid Kapoor's *O Romeo* is declining, inching toward Rs 50 crore but losing steam on its second Monday, highlighting how **The Kerala Story 2** is stealing the spotlight in a crowded box office.
Citations
1.https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/the-kerala-story-2-goes-beyond-box-office-collections-promising-start-for-the-film-on-friday-after-legal-hurdle-1401135
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/the-kerala-story-2-goes-beyond-box-office-collection-day-1-film-rakes-in-rs-3-5-crore-despite-delayed-release/amp_articleshow/128877761.cms
3.https://www.bollymoviereviewz.com/2026/02/the-kerala-story-2-budget-box-office-collection-day-1-worldwide.html
4.https://www.sacnilk.com/news/The_Kerala_Story_2023_Box_Office_Collection_Day_Wise_Worldwide
5.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kerala_Story
6.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/the-kerala-story-2-goes-beyond/box-office/
7.https://oak3.the-numbers.com/movie/Kerala-Story-2-The-Goes-Beyond-(2026-India)/India
8.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/the-kerala-story-2-box-office-prediction-sequel-film-to-open-at-less-than-half-of-part-1-vipul-amrutlal-shah-101772267957315.html
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