Despite heavy competition from Raid 2, the sequel sees strong Sunday numbers with ₹2.35 crore, taking the total to ₹80.20 crore in 17 days.
May 5, 2025: Akshay Kumar-starrer Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh has crossed the ₹80 crore mark at the Indian box office by the end of Day 17. The film added ₹2.35 crore on its third Sunday (May 4), showing steady growth over the weekend after earning ₹1.25 crore and ₹1.85 crore on Friday and Saturday respectively.
Despite Raid 2 dominating multiplex screens, Kesari Chapter 2 has held its ground well with regional support, especially in southern cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai. Chennai registered a massive 93% occupancy across shows on Sunday.
📊 Box Office Breakdown (India Net Collection):
| Day | Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 (Fri) | ₹7.75 Cr |
| Day 2 (Sat) | ₹9.75 Cr |
| Day 3 (Sun) | ₹12.00 Cr |
| Day 4–7 | ₹16.60 Cr (combined) |
| Week 1 Total | ₹46.10 Cr |
| Week 2 Total | ₹28.65 Cr |
| Day 15 (Fri) | ₹1.25 Cr |
| Day 16 (Sat) | ₹1.85 Cr |
| Day 17 (Sun) | ₹2.35 Cr (early est.) |
| Total So Far | ₹80.20 Cr |
📍 Regional Occupancy Highlights (Day 17 – Hindi 2D):
- Bengaluru: 54.5%
- Hyderabad: 56.0%
- Chennai: 93.0%
- Mumbai: 40.75%
- NCR: 34.25%
- Pune: 40.0%
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🎬 About the Film:
- Title: Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh
- Director: Karan Singh Tyagi
- Production Houses: Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, Cape of Good Films
- Cast: Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, R. Madhavan, Regina Cassandra, Simon Paisley Day, Alexx O’Nell
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