# The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond D

# The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond Defies Odds – Crossing ₹35 Crore on Day 11 Despite Challenges! Imagine a film facing bans, legal battles, and delayed screenings, yet steadily climbing past **₹35 crore** in India net collections by its second Monday. That's the resilient journey of *The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond*, proving box office success isn't just about hype—it's about gripping storytelling that keeps audiences coming back.[1][5] ## A Rocky Start Turns into Steady Momentum Released amid controversies, including regional bans that pushed screenings after 6 PM on opening day, the film opened modestly at around **₹0.65-0.75 crore** on Friday. But word-of-mouth kicked in over the weekend, with Saturday and Sunday pulling in **₹3.75-4.50 crore** each, leading to an opening weekend of roughly **₹10 crore** net.[2][3] By the end of Week 1, it had amassed **₹22.9 crore** net, showing solid holds despite competition.[1][3][4] The second week brought jumps: Day 8 (2nd Friday) at **₹2.75 crore**, Day 9 (2nd Saturday) surging **40%** to **₹3.75-3.85 crore**, and Day 10 (2nd Sunday) at **₹3.35 crore**.[1][3][5] On Day 11, despite a typical Monday dip, it added enough to push totals to **₹34.70-40.61 crore** gross and **₹32.85-34.70 crore** net across thousands of shows.[1][5] Directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, starring Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia, and Aishwarya Ojha, the film—made on a **₹28 crore** budget—has already recovered its costs in India net (**₹29.5+ crore** by Day 9), earning a "Plus" or profitable verdict early on.[4] Hindi dominates (**₹32.65 crore**), with minor Telugu contributions, and worldwide gross nears **₹38.75 crore** (overseas minimal at **₹0-0.65 crore**).[1][6]

Cinematic movie theater with audience enjoying a Bollywood blockbuster

A packed theater capturing the buzz around films like The Kerala Story 2 (Image: Unsplash)

## Why It's Resonating Beyond Numbers Legal hurdles and muted initial buzz couldn't dim its appeal. Chennai hit **80% occupancy** on Day 9, signaling strong South India traction.[3] As it eyes **₹56 crore** for a full "Hit" status before new releases like *Dhurandhar 2*, this underdog story highlights how content triumphs over adversity.[4] What do you think—will *The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond* sustain this run? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post with fellow movie buffs, and let's discuss if you've caught it in theaters![1][4]
Citations
1.http://sacnilk.com/quicknews/The_Kerala_Story_2_Goes_Beyond_2026_Box_Office_Collection_Day_11?hl=en
2.https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/the-kerala-story-2-goes-beyond-box-office-collections-records-85-percent-jump-on-2nd-saturday-crosses-rs-25-crore-mark-in-9-days-1401333
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/the-kerala-story-2-goes-beyond-box-office-collection-day-9-film-sits-at-the-edge-of-rs-30-crore-mark/articleshow/129243461.cms
4.https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/the-kerala-story-2-box-office-collection-day-9-its-now-a-profitable-affair-bollywoods-2nd-success-in-2026/
5.https://www.sacnilk.com/quicknews/The_Kerala_Story_2_Goes_Beyond_2026_Box_Office_Collection_Day_10
6.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/the-kerala-story-2-goes-beyond/box-office/
7.https://www.bollymoviereviewz.com/2026/03/the-kerala-story-2-goes-beyond-box-office-collection-day-9-worldwide-budget.html
8.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kerala_Story_2_Goes_Beyond
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