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Kesari Chapter 2 Surges to ₹49.75 Crore Worldwide in Opening Weekend

The Akshay Kumar-led courtroom drama sees strong growth driven by positive reviews, star power, and strategic marketing.

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 earned ₹29.75 crore domestically and ₹49.75 crore worldwide in its first three days, boosted by a 30% growth on Sunday.
  • The film opened on April 18 across 900 screens, with a targeted release strategy focusing on multiplexes and premium single screens.
  • Directed by debutant Karan Singh Tyagi and produced by Dharma Productions, the film stars Akshay Kumar as lawyer C. Sankaran Nair, alongside R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday.
  • Trade analysts credit the film’s success to Akshay Kumar’s star power, compelling content, positive word of mouth, and pre-release previews.
  • Critics and audiences have praised the film’s emotional depth, courtroom drama, and performances, despite its fictionalized portrayal of historical events.