# The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond Defies Odds, Crosses ₹22 Crore Mark on Day 7 Despite Dip! Imagine a film that battles legal bans, controversy, and muted buzz—yet still surges past **₹22 crore** in net collections by its first week. That's the unstoppable momentum of *The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond*, proving box office resilience in the face of adversity.[1][6]
Released amid a storm of legal hurdles—including a court ban lifted just in time—this sequel to the 2023 hit *The Kerala Story* kicked off modestly. Day 1 saw limited screenings post-6 PM, pulling in around **₹0.65-0.75 crore** nett, thanks to regional delays and controversy.[2][5] But word spread fast: Day 2 exploded to **₹4.50-5.53 crore** with 3,843 shows and 12.8% occupancy, followed by a strong Sunday at **₹4.60-4.75 crore**.[1][2][5] The real test came mid-week. Passing the "Monday test" with **₹2-2.65 crore** (a 43% drop from Saturday but steady), it spiked on discounted Tuesday (Holi boost) to **₹3.50-4 crore**, nearly doubling Monday's haul and crossing **₹15-16.65 crore** nett by Day 5.[2][3][4][5] Day 6 added **₹2.75 crore**, building to Day 7's performance across **24,125 shows**, hitting a total **India net of ₹22.55 crore** and gross of **₹26.43 crore**.[1][6][7] Made on a reported **₹28 crore budget**, the film has recovered about **45-80%** so far, with no major releases until mid-March giving it breathing room for a potential **₹20-26 crore** opening week.[1][4][5] Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and backed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, it dives deeper into real-life stories of interfaith conversions across India—not a "gimmick sequel," but a response to untold narratives post the original's success.[2][3] Fans are buzzing about its bold storytelling, even as critics debate its themes. With overseas at a minimal **₹0.44 crore** so far, domestic fire is carrying the torch.[7] Will it mirror the first film's sleeper-hit trajectory to ₹200+ crore lifetime? What do you think—underrated gem or controversy cash-in? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post with fellow movie buffs, and let's predict its Week 2 haul! 🚀
Citations
1.https://www.sacnilk.com/quicknews/The_Kerala_Story_2_Goes_Beyond_2026_Box_Office_Collection_Day_7
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/the-kerala-story-2-goes-beyond-box-office-collection-day-5-film-sees-good-growth-on-holi-nears-rs-20-crore-mark/articleshow/128997688.cms
3.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/the-kerala-story-2-box-office-collection-day-5-vipul-amrutlal-shah-film-dips-again-takes-india-total-to-over-19-crore-101772645598853.html
4.https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/the-kerala-story-2-box-office-collection-day-4-passes-the-monday-test-but-73-lower-than-part-1/
5.https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/the-kerala-story-2-goes-beyond-box-office-collections-records-good-spike-on-discounted-tuesday-crosses-rs-15-crore-mark-in-5-days-1401218
6.http://sacnilk.com/quicknews/The_Kerala_Story_2_Goes_Beyond_2026_Box_Office_Collection_Day_8?hl=en
7.https://www.bollymoviereviewz.com/2026/03/the-kerala-story-2-goes-beyond-box-office-collection-day-5-worldwide-budget.html
8.https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Kerala-Story-2-The-Goes-Beyond-(2026-India)
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