# The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond Crosses ₹20 Crore in Week 1 & Eyes Bollywood’s Second Hit of 2026

URL: https://technosports.co.in/the-kerala-story-2-goes-beyond-crosses-20-cr/  
Published: 2026-03-06  
Updated: 2026-03-06  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Against all odds, a film with no known faces, no big-budget action set pieces, and a controversial subject has quietly crossed the ₹20 crore mark in just six days — and the box office story of **The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond** is far from over.

## The Kerala Story 2 — Week 1 Box Office Breakdown

| Day | India Net Collection | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Day 1 (Friday)** | ₹0.75 Cr | — |
| **Day 2 (Saturday)** | ₹4.65 Cr | +520% 🚀 |
| **Day 3 (Sunday)** | ₹4.75 Cr | +2.15% |
| **Day 4 (Monday)** | ₹2.50 Cr | -47.37% |
| **Day 5 (Tuesday)** | ₹4.00 Cr | +60% |
| **Day 6 (Wednesday/Holi)** | ₹3.50 Cr | -12.50% |
| **6-Day Total** | ₹20.15 Cr | — |
| **Budget** | ₹28 Cr | 72% recovered |
| **Release Date** | Feb 27, 2026 | Sunshine Pictures |

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## The Real Story Behind These Numbers

The original The Kerala Story opened to ₹6.75 crore on Day 1 and went on to collect ₹220 crore net in its full run — so the sequel’s ₹0.75 crore Friday opener looked alarming at first. But here’s the context that changes everything.

The film faced a temporary court-ordered ban in Kerala state, which caused delayed shows starting only after 6 PM on opening day, severely impacting the Day 1 figure before the ban was subsequently lifted. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raju_Ban_Gaya_Gentleman) Once the legal hurdles were cleared, audiences started flowing in.

![The Kerala Story 2](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/keral-stts-1024x576.jpg)

The film posted a remarkable 75% spike on Tuesday — its best-ever day for footfalls — driven by discounted ticket pricing across national chains and holidays in several regions. That kind of midweek jump signals genuine word-of-mouth pull, not just opening-day curiosity.

## Could This Become Bollywood’s Second Hit of 2026?

Made on a reported budget of ₹28 crore, the film had already recovered 72% of its investment in six days — and it needs just ₹7.85 crore more to officially enter the “HIT” zone at the box office. [IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117437/)

The Kerala Story 2 now has a clean two-week window with no major releases until Dhurandhar: The Revenge on Eid 2026 — and if it maintains its current pace, it has the potential to become Bollywood’s second success of 2026 after Sunny Deol’s Border 2.

The film stars **Ulka Gupta**, **Aditi Bhatia**, and **Aishwarya Ojha** in lead roles, directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, and tells the stories of three women across different Indian states who fall into the trap of radical control disguised as love. The [original The Kerala Story (2023)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kerala_Story) was one of the most debated and watched Hindi films of that year — and the sequel is proving it has a loyal audience of its own.

For live updates on The Kerala Story 2 box office collection, Week 2 projections, and all Bollywood box office news, follow [Technosports](https://technosports.co.in) — India’s most trusted entertainment and box office destination. 🎥

## FAQs

### **Q: What is The Kerala Story 2 total box office collection after opening week?**

The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond crossed ₹20.15 crore net in India after six days, recovering 72% of its ₹28 crore budget — with a clean theatrical window ahead and a genuine shot at becoming Bollywood’s second hit of 2026.

### **Q: Why did The Kerala Story 2 have such a low Day 1 collection?**

The film was hit by a court-ordered temporary ban in Kerala state that delayed the first-day screenings to post-6 PM shows, significantly limiting Day 1 footfalls before the ban was lifted and collections recovered sharply from Day 2 onwards.