When a film starring a bunch of newcomers overtakes Mohanlal — one of Malayalam cinema’s greatest legends — at the Kerala box office, you know something special is happening. Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros. has just achieved exactly that, and the numbers behind this feat are genuinely staggering.
Vaazha 2 Milestone: 2nd Biggest Malayalam Grosser in Kerala
Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros. collected Rs 1.40 crore on its 4th Friday, bringing the running cumulative total to Rs 119.50 crore gross at the Kerala box office. With this, the film surpassed Mohanlal’s Thudarum, which grossed Rs 118.90 crore in its full run — making Vaazha 2 the second biggest grosser of Malayalam cinema at the Kerala box office, achieving this feat in just 23 days. yahoo
Let that sink in — a coming-of-age comedy starring fresh faces crossed the lifetime collection of a Mohanlal blockbuster in under a month.
Complete Day-Wise Kerala Box Office Collection
| Day | Kerala Gross |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Rs 5.20 crore |
| Day 2 | Rs 5.75 crore |
| Day 3 | Rs 7.25 crore |
| Day 4 | Rs 8.30 crore |
| Day 5 | Rs 7.40 crore |
| Day 6 | Rs 7.30 crore |
| Day 7 | Rs 7.50 crore |
| Day 8 | Rs 8.50 crore |
| Day 9 | Rs 6.75 crore |
| Day 10 | Rs 7.60 crore |
| Day 11 | Rs 8.35 crore |
| Day 12 | Rs 5.50 crore |
| Day 13 | Rs 5.00 crore |
| Day 14 | Rs 5.10 crore |
| Day 15 | Rs 4.25 crore |
| Day 16 | Rs 3.35 crore |
| Day 17 | Rs 3.50 crore |
| Day 18 | Rs 4.40 crore |
| Day 19 | Rs 2.25 crore |
| Day 20 | Rs 1.90 crore |
| Day 21 | Rs 1.60 crore |
| Day 22 | Rs 1.35 crore |
| Day 23 | Rs 1.40 crore (est.) |
| Total | Rs 119.50 crore |
Disclaimer: Figures are estimates compiled from various sources and are indicative in nature.
What’s Next: Can It Become the Biggest Malayalam Film in Kerala History?
The next target for Vaazha 2 is Lokah Chapter One: Chandra, which it should cross by the end of its 4th weekend.
If the film manages to perform well in the 4th and 5th weeks, it will take its cumulative total to Rs 140 crore gross at the Kerala box office. Globally, the movie is expected to wind up its entire theatrical run around Rs 250 crore gross.
| Milestone | Status |
|---|---|
| Crossed Thudarum (Rs 118.90 cr) | ✅ Day 23 |
| Next target: Lokah Chapter One: Chandra | 🔜 By 4th weekend |
| Kerala lifetime projection | Rs 140 crore |
| Worldwide gross projection | Rs 250 crore |
Who Made This Film? The Team Behind the Phenomenon
Vaazha 2 stars Hashir, Alan Bin Siraj, Ajin Joy, and Vinayak in the leading roles. The film is helmed by Savin Sa with Vipin Das serving as writer. The third instalment of the much-loved franchise has already been announced.
A franchise with no A-list stars, built entirely on genuine audience love — that’s the Vaazha story. It’s a testament to the power of relatable storytelling and the growing appetite among Malayalam audiences for fresh faces with real content.
Learn more about the Malayalam film industry’s remarkable box office history on Wikipedia, and check out our top Malayalam films of 2026 ranked by box office and Vaazha franchise guide for newcomers.
Why Vaazha 2’s Success Is a Landmark Moment for Malayalam Cinema
The Vaazha franchise represents something genuinely new in Malayalam cinema — proof that content, relatability, and youth energy can outperform established superstar vehicles. Crossing Mohanlal’s Thudarum isn’t just a box office statistic; it’s a cultural statement about where Malayalam audiences are headed.
