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.

FAQs

What is the total Kerala box office collection of Vaazha 2?

As of Day 23, Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros. has collected Rs 119.50 crore gross in Kerala, surpassing Mohanlal’s Thudarum to become the 2nd highest-grossing Malayalam film in Kerala box office history.

Will Vaazha 2 become the biggest Malayalam film in Kerala?

The film is targeting Lokah Chapter One: Chandra — currently the biggest Malayalam grosser in Kerala — which it is expected to cross by the end of its 4th weekend. A total Kerala run of Rs 140 crore is projected.