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Kesari 2 Box Office Collection Day 4: Akshay Kumar Starrer Mints 34 Crore
Updated on: 22 April, 2025 09:40 AM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Kesari Chapter 2 Box Office Collection Day 4
Akshay Kumar`s latest historical drama, "Kesari Chapter 2", has hit the ground running since its release on Good Friday, April 18. Garnering positive feedback, the film offers a compelling narrative featuring Akshay Kumar as C. Sankaran Nair, a courageous Indian lawyer who stood against the British Empire. Let`s dive into how this courtroom drama is faring at the box office.
This initial pull was significantly boosted by positive word-of-mouth, setting the stage for growth over its first weekend in theatres. The film portrays Akshay Kumar as C. Sankaran Nair, focusing on his determination against the British establishment following the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre of April 13, 1919.
The positive audience reception translated directly into box office numbers. Here`s a look at the day-wise performance:
This steady increase brought the film`s three-day weekend total to Rs 29.5 crore nett. However, the real test often comes on the first weekday. As per early estimates, ‘Kesari 2’ saw a drop on Monday. However, it managed to collect a decent amount. The film earned Rs 4.59 crore, and now the total collection of the film stands at Rs 34.09 crore after four days.
Also Read: Kesari 2: Why Was April 18 Chosen As Akshay Kumar Starrer`s Release Date?
While its opening weekend haul surpassed Akshay Kumar`s recent films like `Khel Khel Mein` and `Sarfira`, it trails behind his January 2025 hit `Sky Force` and the original `Kesari`. Furthermore, "The film is also facing tough competition from Sunny Deol’s ‘Jaat’," which continues to perform well. With Emraan Hashmi`s `Ground Zero` releasing soon, "Kesari Chapter 2" needs to maintain its momentum through the week to solidify its position at the box office.
Also Read: Kesari Chapter 2 First Reviews Out: Politicians And Actors Share Their Opinions
Strong Start Fueled by Praise
"Kesari Chapter 2", which also stars R Madhavan and Ananya Panday, has been getting some rave reviews. While the movie doesn`t fall into the mass-entertainer category like `Sikandar`, it still managed a respectable opening of around Rs 7.75 crore.This initial pull was significantly boosted by positive word-of-mouth, setting the stage for growth over its first weekend in theatres. The film portrays Akshay Kumar as C. Sankaran Nair, focusing on his determination against the British establishment following the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre of April 13, 1919.
The positive audience reception translated directly into box office numbers. Here`s a look at the day-wise performance:
- Day 1 [1st Friday]: Rs 7.75 crore
- Day 2 [1st Saturday]: Rs 9.75 crore
- Day 3 [1st Sunday]: Rs 12 crore
This steady increase brought the film`s three-day weekend total to Rs 29.5 crore nett. However, the real test often comes on the first weekday. As per early estimates, ‘Kesari 2’ saw a drop on Monday. However, it managed to collect a decent amount. The film earned Rs 4.59 crore, and now the total collection of the film stands at Rs 34.09 crore after four days.
Also Read: Kesari 2: Why Was April 18 Chosen As Akshay Kumar Starrer`s Release Date?
Context and Competition
Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and produced under Karan Johar`s Dharma Productions banner, alongside Leo Media Collective and Cape Of Good Films, "Kesari Chapter 2" presents a largely fictitious account of C. Sankaran Nair`s courage, particularly the courtroom scenes, which are not historically ed.While its opening weekend haul surpassed Akshay Kumar`s recent films like `Khel Khel Mein` and `Sarfira`, it trails behind his January 2025 hit `Sky Force` and the original `Kesari`. Furthermore, "The film is also facing tough competition from Sunny Deol’s ‘Jaat’," which continues to perform well. With Emraan Hashmi`s `Ground Zero` releasing soon, "Kesari Chapter 2" needs to maintain its momentum through the week to solidify its position at the box office.
Also Read: Kesari Chapter 2 First Reviews Out: Politicians And Actors Share Their Opinions
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