# The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond — Bollywood’s Quiet Underdog That’s Defying All Odds at the Box Office

URL: https://technosports.co.in/the-kerala-story-2-goes-beyond-bollywoods/  
Published: 2026-03-12  
Updated: 2026-03-12  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Not every box office success arrives with fanfare. Sometimes, a film simply shows up, finds its audience, and quietly keeps going. That’s exactly what *The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond* has been doing — and the numbers tell a surprisingly resilient story.

## **The Kerala Story 2: The Box Office Journey So Far**

Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and starring Ulka Gupta, Aishwarya Ojha, and Aditi Bhatia, the film added ₹1.25 crore on its second Wednesday, bringing its total domestic cume to ₹31.65 crore. The film is expected to close its 14-day theatrical run at around ₹33 crore. [Indya Story](https://indyastory.com/entertainment/box-office/ranveer-singh-dhurandhar-2-the-revenge-advance-booking-box-office/) And here’s the kicker — it has already recovered its entire ₹28 crore production budget, officially entering the profit zone and becoming Bollywood’s second box office success of 2026 after Border 2. [Outlook India](https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/dhurandhar-2-advance-booking-report-for-premiere-shows)

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## **Day-by-Day Collection Snapshot**

| Day | India Net Collection |
| --- | --- |
| Day 1 (Fri) | ₹0.75 Cr |
| Day 2 (Sat) | ₹4.65 Cr |
| Day 3 (Sun) | ₹4.75 Cr |
| Week 1 Total | ₹22.9 Cr |
| Day 8 (2nd Fri) | ₹2.7 Cr |
| Day 12 (2nd Tue) | ₹2.15 Cr |
| Day 13 (2nd Wed) | ₹1.25 Cr |
| **Running Total** | **~₹31.65 Cr** |

## **Why This Performance Deserves Respect**

Let’s be honest — the film had a rough start. Legal hurdles delayed screenings in several regions, with shows starting only after 6 PM on opening day, and overall footfalls remained far lower than expectations. [NewsX](https://www.newsx.com/entertainment/dhurandhar-2-the-revenge-advance-booking-live-ranveer-singh-creates-canada-record-surpasses-animal-but-how-big-will-it-get-181482/) Yet it bounced back. A 30% spike on the second Tuesday, driven by discounted ticket offers, pushed the film past the ₹30 crore mark in just 12 days.

![The Kerala Story 2](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/03/kewteer-1024x576.jpg)

With a return on investment of 36.92%, it has even surpassed Border 2’s ROI percentage, making it the most profitable Bollywood film of 2026 so far.

The film is a [social drama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_film) — a genre that rarely commands massive opening numbers but often builds steady legs through powerful word-of-mouth. That pattern is playing out here in textbook fashion.

## **What’s Next for the Film?**

The film will face a shortened third week with the arrival of *Dhurandhar: The Revenge* on Wednesday evening, but is expected to push toward the ₹40 crore nett mark by the end of its theatrical run. [Indya Story](https://indyastory.com/entertainment/box-office/ranveer-singh-dhurandhar-2-the-revenge-advance-booking-box-office/) Hitting ₹56 crore would earn it an official “Hit” verdict — a tall but not impossible ask. Want to track whether it gets there? Stay tuned to [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in) for daily updates.

## **FAQs**

### **Q: What is the total box office collection of *The Kerala Story 2* so far?**

The film has crossed ₹31.65 crore net in India by Day 13, with an estimated ₹43+ crore worldwide gross and projections pointing toward a ₹40 crore domestic finish.

### **Q: Has *The Kerala Story 2* recovered its production budget?**

 Yes — the film was made on a ₹28 crore budget and recovered its entire cost within just nine days of release, officially entering the profit zone.