The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond is the sequel to the 2023 hit. It stars Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia, Aishwarya Ojha and others. Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the film released in theatres on February 27, 2026 after a court stay was lifted. It faced big controversy and legal fights before release.
Latest Collection Update (as of Day 6-7, around March 5-6, 2026) The film is doing a steady but slow run at the box office. Early reports from Sacnilk, Koimoi, Times of India, and others say:
- India Net: Around ₹20.15 crore to ₹22 crore (Day 6 estimates at ₹20.15 crore net, Day 7 adds about ₹2.19 crore to reach ₹22.34 crore in some updates).
- India Gross: Around ₹23.75 crore to ₹26 crore.
- Worldwide Gross: Around ₹23.75 crore to ₹26 crore (very low overseas, almost ₹0 in many reports).
Day-Wise Breakdown (from Sacnilk and trade estimates):
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹0.75 crore (limited shows due to legal issues).
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹4.65 crore (big jump after release confirmation).
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹4.75 crore.
- Day 4 (Monday): ₹2.5 crore (drop).
- Day 5 (Tuesday): ₹4 crore (good jump, helped by Holi holiday in some states).
- Day 6 (Wednesday): ₹3.5 crore (small drop).
- Day 7 (Thursday): ₹2.19 crore (steady hold).
Total after 7 days: Around ₹22 crore net in India.
Budget & Performance View The film is made on a budget of about ₹28-30 crore. It has recovered around 70-72% so far (reports say 72% by Day 6). It needs another ₹8-10 crore to fully recover and enter safe zone. If it does well over the weekend, it could become a decent success. But it’s much lower than the first film, which earned over ₹240 crore net in India.
Reviews & Audience Buzz Mixed to negative reviews – some praise acting and bold topic, but many say the story feels like old rumours, less depth, and more outrage. It appeals to certain audiences who like the first part’s message on love, conversion, and social issues. But it did not create the same big buzz or walk-ins. Occupancy is low (around 9-14% on weekdays), with drops in shows after initial days.
Why This Performance Matters The film had controversies and court cases before release, which affected hype. No major stars, so it relies on topic and word-of-mouth. Compared to part 1 (which opened strong and grew big), this one started slow but held steady with holiday boosts. Overseas is almost zero, unlike the first film’s international earnings. If collections pick up on next weekend (no big releases soon), it could cross ₹30-40 crore lifetime. But current trend shows average or below-average run.
Edge Cases & Considerations
- For fans of the first film: It continues the same theme, so you may like it.
- For general viewers: Heavy topics (religion, conversion, drama) make it intense – not light entertainment.
- If sensitive to controversy or one-sided views, it might feel biased.
- Theatres still showing it, but numbers are dropping – OTT may come soon (likely ZEE5, like part 1).
Will it improve in coming days or stay steady? Share if you’ve watched it or your thoughts! Stay tuned for more box office updates and news. 🔥 #TheKeralaStory2 #BoxOffice #VipulShah
