Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam’s Best Day Came on Day 17 — And That Tells You Everything About This Film

When a Malayalam dark comedy grows stronger with every passing week, you know Kerala audiences have found something truly special. Most films peak on opening day and gradually fade out.…

By Reetam Bodhak

April 27, 2026

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When a Malayalam dark comedy grows stronger with every passing week, you know Kerala audiences have found something truly special.

Most films peak on opening day and gradually fade out. Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam is doing the exact opposite — and that reverse trajectory is what makes its box office story so fascinatingThe Day 17 Milestone

Saiju Kurup’s dark comedy drama recorded its biggest single-day collection on Day 17, adding Rs. 1.90 crore to the tally — a figure that is 73% higher than its opening day collection of Rs. 0.50 crore. That brought the 17-day Kerala total to Rs. 21.20 crore gross.

Think about that for a moment. A film that opened at just Rs. 50 lakh is now posting its biggest number nearly three weeks in. That kind of growth is genuinely rare.

Bharathanatyam 2: Day-Wise Kerala Box Office Collections

Days	Collection	Highlight
Day 1–3	Rs. 0.50 – Rs. 1.15 cr	Slow but steady opener
Day 4–7	Rs. 1.10 – Rs. 1.40 cr	Consistent word-of-mouth build
Day 8–11	Rs. 1.25 – Rs. 1.80 cr	Second week surge
Day 12–15	Rs. 1.10 – Rs. 1.20 cr	Stable weekend holds
Day 16–17	Rs. 1.50 – Rs. 1.90 cr	Biggest single day on Day 17
Total	Rs. 21.20 crore	Super Hit verdict

What’s the Film About?

Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam is a sequel to the 2025 film Bharathanatyam. It follows Sasidharan Nair as his family travels to Sreekandapuram to settle matters related to his late father’s second family, leading to unexpected criminal, scandalous, and high-tension situations.

The film marks Saiju Kurup’s 150th film milestone, and also features Suraj Venjaramoodu in a key role, alongside Jagadish, Baby Jean, Vinay Forrt, Kala Ranjini, and others. Directed by Krishnadas Murali, the film blends dark comedy with sharp social observation — a genre that Malayalam cinema has quietly perfected over the years.

Where Is It Headed?

Directed by Krishnadas Murali, the film is expected to add around Rs. 4 crore in its upcoming week, crossing the Rs. 25 crore mark. Based on current trends, the theatrical run is projected to close around Rs. 35 crore gross in Kerala.

For a film of its modest scale and budget, Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam has firmly earned the Super Hit verdict at the box office. In an era where comedies often spike and die, this one just keeps building — a true testament to the power of word-of-mouth in Kerala.

For more Malayalam box office updates and trending South Indian films, check out our Malayalam movie coverage on Technosports and our Kerala box office tracker for 2026.

FAQs

Q: What is Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam’s total Kerala box office collection so far?

As of Day 17, the film has collected Rs. 21.20 crore gross in Kerala, with its biggest single-day collection of Rs. 1.90 crore recorded on Day 17 itself.

Q: Is Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam a sequel and who stars in it?

Yes, it is a sequel to the 2025 Malayalam film Bharathanatyam, starring Saiju Kurup (in his 150th film) and Suraj Venjaramoodu, directed by Krishnadas Murali.