# The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond Nears ₹40 Crore Milestone – Is This the Sleeper Hit of 2026? **Imagine a film that starts slow but builds unstoppable momentum, inching towards a massive box office triumph.** That's exactly what's happening with *The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond*, the gripping sequel directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, starring Ulka Gupta, Aishwarya Ojha, and Aditi Bhatia. On its **12th day**, the film is closing in on the **₹40 crore mark** with steady collections, proving its enduring appeal amid a competitive landscape.[1][6]
A packed theater celebrating a box office success – just like The Kerala Story 2's steady run.
### A Steady Climb Defying Expectations Launched on February 27, 2026, the film opened modestly at **₹0.50 crore** on Day 1 but exploded over the first weekend with **₹4.25 crore** on Saturday and **₹4.10 crore** on Sunday.[7] Weekdays held strong, with peaks like **₹3.50 crore** on Tuesday, showing word-of-mouth pulling audiences back.[4][7] By Day 11, it earned **₹1.85 crore net**, pushing the total India net to **₹34.70 crore** and gross to **₹40.61 crore**.[6] Recent updates confirm the momentum: Day 12 collections have the film at **₹38.48 crore gross** (some reports cite up to **₹40.57 crore**), with net around **₹33-35 crore**.[1][2][3] It's running across **2,966 shows** at **5.9% occupancy**, and by Day 13, totals hit **₹43.22 crore gross** and **₹36.97 crore net**.[3] Made on a lean **₹28 crore budget**, it's already delivering **23.21% ROI** (₹6.5 crore profit), positioning it as Bollywood's second most profitable film of 2026 and on track to beat *Border 2*'s returns.[2][5] | Key Box Office Highlights | Amount (₹ Cr Net India) | |---------------------------|-------------------------| | **Day 1 (Fri)** | 0.50[7] | | **1st Weekend Total** | 8.85[7] | | **Week 1 Total** | ~20.25[4] | | **Day 11** | 1.85[6] | | **Total (Day 12 est.)** | 34.70-35[1][2][6] | | **Budget** | 28[2][5] | | **ROI** | 23.21%[2] | Despite a dip from its 2023 predecessor (*The Kerala Story*'s ₹146 crore in 11 days), this sequel's controlled costs and **girl gang** narrative are winning hearts, especially with spikes like **85% jump** on second Saturday.[4][6] ### Why It's Resonating with Audiences Fans praise its bold storytelling and performances, turning a "slow starter" into a word-of-mouth sensation. In a year dominated by big-budget clashes like *Thaai Kizhavi* (which crossed ₹40 crore), *The Kerala Story 2* stands out for profitability and steady legs.[1][5] With no major overseas haul yet, its India focus underscores domestic strength.[3][7] What do you think – will it cross ₹50 crore? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post with fellow movie buffs, and let's predict its final tally together! 🚀
Citations
1.https://www.ndtvprofit.com/lifestyle/the-kerala-story-2-vs-thaai-kizhavi-box-office-collection-day-11-the-kerela-story-2-slows-down-as-thaai-kizhavi-crosses-rs-40-crore-mark-11189751
2.https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/the-kerala-story-2-box-office-collection-day-11-needs-less-than-3-crore-to-cross-border-2s-roi/
3.https://www.sacnilk.com/quicknews/The_Kerala_Story_2_Goes_Beyond_2026_Box_Office_Collection_Day_13
4.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
5.https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/the-kerala-story-2-box-office-day-10-ulka-guptas-girl-gang-needs-only-4-1-crore-more-to-most-profitable-hindi-film-of-2026/
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/the-kerala-story-2-goes-beyond-box-office-collection-day-11-film-sails-past-rs-35-crore-despite-dip-on-second-monday/articleshow/129363677.cms
7.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/the-kerala-story-2-goes-beyond/box-office/
8.https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=9659
9.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/the-kerala-story-2-goes-beyond-the-ulka-gupta-aditi-bhatia-starrer-crosses-rs-32-crore-mark-amid-steady-numbers/articleshow/129298466.cms
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