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Kesari Chapter 2 Nears ₹50 Crore Globally as Positive Buzz Drives Growth

The historical courtroom drama, centered on the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, sees rising box office collections fueled by targeted multiplex strategies and strong word of mouth.

Kesari Chapter 2 box office collection day 4: Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan in a still from the film.
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Overview

  • Kesari Chapter 2 has grossed ₹33.64 crore domestically and is expected to surpass ₹50 crore globally after its opening weekend.
  • The film, starring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, dramatizes C. Sankaran Nair's legal battle against the British Crown following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
  • Trade analysts credit the film's success to Akshay Kumar’s star power, a focused multiplex release strategy, and pre-release previews that boosted audience interest.
  • Although it outperformed Akshay Kumar’s recent releases, the film’s opening weekend fell short of its predecessor Kesari and January's Sky Force.
  • Kesari Chapter 2 faces competition from Sunny Deol’s Jaat but continues to gain momentum with critical acclaim and celebrity endorsements.