# The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond – Defying Odds with a Gripping Day 6 Surge! **Imagine a film battling court bans, controversy, and low expectations, yet clawing its way to nearly ₹20 crore in just six days.** That's the unstoppable rise of *The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond*, proving that powerful storytelling triumphs over all hurdles.[1][4] Released amid legal battles and delayed screenings, this Bollywood drama directed by Sudipto Sen kicked off modestly on Day 1 with just **₹75 lakh** due to limited post-6 PM shows in many regions.[2][4] But word spread fast—Day 2 roared to **₹4.65 crore**, Day 3 held strong at **₹4.75 crore**, and even Monday's test (Day 4) passed with **₹2.5-3.39 crore**.[3][5] Holi holidays and blockbuster Tuesday discounts ignited a **60% jump** on Day 5, adding **₹4 crore** and pushing the **India net total to ₹16.65 crore** (gross nearing **₹19.75 crore** worldwide).[2][4][6] By **Day 6**, early estimates show it maintaining momentum across **20,458 shows**, with net collections hitting **₹19.14 crore** and gross at **₹19.55 crore**—final figures pending but signaling steady grip.[1] Made on a lean **₹28 crore budget**, it's already recovered **~68%**, eyeing the "safe zone" this weekend with no big releases competing until mid-March.[2][5] Despite trailing its 2023 predecessor, muted buzz, and "propaganda" backlash, footfalls are spiking thanks to affordable tickets and festival boosts—Tuesday even became its best day yet.[3][6] This isn't just numbers; it's a testament to resilience. From a quiet Friday debut to nearing **₹20 crore nett** in Week 1 (potentially ₹21 crore), *The Kerala Story 2* is on track for clean hit status in 2026 Hindi cinema.[1][6] Fans are hooked on its researched real-life narrative—will it sustain the run?
Citations
1.https://www.sacnilk.com/quicknews/The_Kerala_Story_2_Goes_Beyond_2026_Box_Office_Collection_Day_6
2.https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/the-kerala-story-2-box-office-collection-day-5-shows-an-impressive-jump-of-60-needs-less-than-12-crore-to-enter-the-safe-zone/
3.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/the-kerala-story-2-box-office-collection-day-4-vipul-amrutlal-shah-film-earns-over-3-cr-trails-much-behind-part-one-101772556526842.html
4.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
5.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/
6.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
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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