Despite slowing down in its third week, Kesari Chapter 2 maintains a steady run, earning ₹75 lakh on Monday and taking its total to ₹79.25 crore.
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Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan’s Kesari Chapter 2 continues to maintain a respectable presence at the box office, collecting ₹75 lakh on its 18th day, which marked the third Monday of its theatrical run. The film has now accumulated a total India net of ₹79.25 crore.
Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the historical courtroom drama explores the legal aftermath of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, focusing on C. Sankaran Nair’s bold legal fight against the British Crown.
Box Office Performance Breakdown:
- Week 1: ₹45 crore
- Week 2: ₹27.75 crore
- Third Weekend (Days 15–17): ₹6.25 crore
- Day 15: ₹1.25 crore
- Day 16: ₹2 crore
- Day 17: ₹2.5 crore
- Day 18 (Monday): ₹0.75 crore
- 💰 Total (18 Days): ₹79.25 crore
Current Competition:
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Kesari 2 is currently battling it out at the box office with Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2 and Sanjay Dutt’s The Bhootnii. Among these, the Akshay Kumar-led courtroom drama ranks as the second-best performer, trailing only Raid 2 and outperforming the horror-comedy on a day-to-day basis.
Cast & Production:
In addition to Akshay and R Madhavan, the film also stars Ananya Panday in a supporting role. The project is co-produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, and it has drawn appreciation for its unique take on pre-Independence resistance through the lens of justice.
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Verdict Pending:
While the final verdict is yet to be declared, Kesari Chapter 2 is shaping up to be a moderate box office success, given its niche theme and steady performance in a competitive release window.
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