Despite strong pre-release buzz and patriotic themes, Kesari Chapter 2 records a slow start at the Indian box office on opening day.
📅 Date: April 18, 2025 Akshay Kumar’s Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh opened at the box office with a modest ₹1.12 crore (India Net) on its first day. The historical courtroom drama — directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and featuring Ananya Panday, R. Madhavan, and Regina Cassandra — has yet to see a major footfall despite decent advance bookings and positive word-of-mouth in select circuits.
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🎟️ Kesari Chapter 2 Day 1 Collection Summary:
- India Net Collection: ₹1.12 Cr
- Hindi Occupancy (Overall): 12.67%
- Strongest Regions: NCR (19%), Jaipur (15%), Mumbai (13%)
- Screens: 4400+ nationwide
🎥 Occupancy Breakdown (Hindi – 2D, April 18, 2025)
| Region | Occupancy | Morning Shows |
|---|---|---|
| NCR | 19% | 803 shows |
| Mumbai | 13% | 745 shows |
| Jaipur | 15% | 129 shows |
| Pune | 12% | 279 shows |
| Bengaluru | 14% | 260 shows |
| Hyderabad | 10% | 138 shows |
| Kolkata | 9% | 227 shows |
| Ahmedabad | 8% | 452 shows |
| Surat | 5% | 235 shows |
| Chandigarh | 10% | 119 shows |
| Bhopal | 5% | 59 shows |
| Lucknow | 19% | 127 shows |
🔍 Analysis & Outlook
Despite Kesari Chapter 2 featuring a powerful patriotic theme centered on the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, the film underperformed on Day 1, especially given its high-profile star cast and Good Friday release window. The film may benefit from weekend footfalls, but stiff competition from Sunny Deol’s Jaat and lukewarm occupancy may limit its short-term growth.
⭐️ Cast
- Akshay Kumar
- Ananya Panday
- R. Madhavan
- Regina Cassandra
- Simon Paisley Day
- Alexx O’Nell
🎬 Produced By: Dharma Productions, Cape of Good Films, and Leo Media Collective
🎥 Directed By: Karan Singh Tyagi
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