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Kesari Chapter 2 Falls Short of ₹50 Crore in First Week

The Akshay Kumar-led historical drama collects ₹46.6 crore in seven days, maintaining stable weekday earnings but struggling to regain its initial momentum.

Overview

  • Kesari Chapter 2, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and produced by Karan Johar, depicts the legal aftermath of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
  • The film earned ₹46.6 crore in its first week, with weekday collections stabilizing around ₹3.5–3.8 crore after a strong opening weekend.
  • Despite positive word of mouth and critical praise for its performances, the film faced criticism for historical inaccuracies, which may have impacted its box office performance.
  • The movie's first-week earnings are significantly lower than Akshay Kumar's earlier release, Sky Force, which earned ₹85 crore in its debut week.
  • Kesari Chapter 2 is expected to cross the ₹50 crore mark during its second weekend, with its performance in the coming days being crucial for its overall box office trajectory.