Akshay Kumar and Ananya Panday's film, ‘Kesari Chapter 2,’ has entered its fourth week. Released in April, this patriotic film, set against a historical backdrop, initially received significant praise from audiences and critics alike.
Kesari Chapter 2 Box Office Day 25: Akshay Kumar and Ananya Panday's ‘Kesari Chapter 2,’ released in April, has completed 25 days in theaters. The film is based on the tragic yet inspiring story of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of April 13, 1919. While this historical drama received positive feedback from audiences and critics, it faced stiff competition at the box office from big releases like ‘Jaat’ and ‘Red 2.’
The film's performance during the initial weekdays was underwhelming, leading to concerns about its box office journey. However, the film surprisingly exceeded expectations during its third weekend, witnessing a significant surge in collections. It has once again embarked on the path from lakhs to crores in earnings.
Slow Pace on the Fourth Monday
While the film saw a b recovery during the third weekend (with Sunday's collection surprisingly reaching approximately ₹1.7 crore), it failed to make a significant impact on its fourth Monday, a true test of box office stamina. On its 25th day, Monday, the film's collection was around ₹60 lakh, indicating a drop of approximately 65% compared to the previous day's earnings.
Total Collection to Date
- India Net Collection: ₹87.4 crore
- India Gross: ₹103.25 crore
- Overseas Collection: ₹32.5 crore
- Worldwide Total Collection: ₹135.75 crore
Did the Film Recover its Budget?
The total production budget of Kesari Chapter 2 is estimated to be around ₹150 crore, including promotion and print costs. Although the film has crossed ₹135 crore in worldwide collections, it has not yet fully recouped its budget. It's plausible that, at its current pace, the film might approach its budget by the end of the fourth week, but sustained profitability requires a longer run.
Tough Competition from ‘Red 2’
The biggest challenge for Kesari Chapter 2's box office journey has been Ajay Devgn's ‘Red 2,’ which released simultaneously, directly impacting ‘Kesari’s’ collections. While ‘Red 2’ has already surpassed ₹120 crore, the struggle has been tougher for ‘Kesari Chapter 2.’ The declining weekday earnings are a particular concern.
According to box office trade analysts, while the film's subject matter and acting were b, inadequate promotion and an unfavorable release slot prevented ‘Kesari 2’ from reaching its full potential. Better performance is anticipated on OTT platforms.
