Box Office Performance of The Kerala Story 2: A Controversial Release

The Kerala Story 2, featuring Ulka Gupta and Aditi Bhatia, faced significant controversy before its release, including a temporary court stay. Despite this, the film opened strongly at the box office, earning Rs 75 lakh on its first day and jumping to Rs 4.65 crore on the second day. By the third day, early estimates suggest it grossed Rs 5 crore, bringing its total to Rs 10.45 crore. The film's themes revolve around societal pressures and alleged religious conversions, and the makers have clarified that reports about the removal of its teaser are unfounded. Dive into the details of its performance and the surrounding controversies.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 2, 2026, 11:22 IST

The Kerala Story 2 Box Office Overview

The Kerala Story 2 box office: The film featuring Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia, and Aishwarya Ojha faced significant controversy prior to its release. An interim stay order from the Kerala High Court delayed its debut by 15 days. However, on February 27, the film was finally released after the court lifted the stay. The directorial venture by Kamakhya Narayan Singh opened with a collection of Rs 75 lakh but saw a remarkable increase on the second day, grossing Rs 4.65 crore. Curious about its earnings on the third day? Let's take a look.

Box Office Earnings Breakdown

The Kerala Story 2 Box Office Collection

As per preliminary estimates from Sacnilk, The Kerala Story 2 earned Rs 5 crore on its third day. This brings the total earnings over the first three days to Rs 10.45 crore. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the film's daily collections:

The Kerala Story 2 Box Office Collection Day	Collection Amount
Day 1	Rs 75 lakh
Day 2	Rs 4.65 crore
Day 3	Rs 5 crore (estimated)
Total Earnings	Rs 10.45 crore (estimated)

Film Details and Themes

For those unfamiliar, The Kerala Story 2 serves as the sequel to Sudipto Sen's 2023 film, The Kerala Story. The sequel features Ulka as Surekha, Aditi as Divya, and Aishwarya as Neha. Sumit Gahlawat portrays Salim, while Arjan Singh Aujla plays Faizan, and Yuktam Khosla takes on the role of Rasheed. Alka Amin appears as Hafsa Begum. The screenplay, crafted by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and Amarnath Jha, delves into societal pressures, personal relationships, and alleged religious conversions. The film is rumored to have been produced on a budget of Rs 30 crore.

Clarification from the Makers

The Kerala Story 2 Makers Address Teaser Controversy

Sunshine Pictures, the production company behind the film, issued a statement clarifying that reports about the removal of the film's teaser were 'false' and 'baseless'. They emphasized, "The matter is currently subjudice. No court has issued any order mandating the removal of any content." The filmmakers confirmed that they did not delete the teaser or trailer for The Kerala Story 2.

Controversy Surrounding the Film

About The Kerala Story 2 Controversy

The film encountered legal challenges after a petition was filed in the Kerala High Court questioning its certification. It was claimed that the Central Board of Film Certification approved the film without adhering to the necessary regulations outlined in the Cinematograph Act of 1952. Have you seen The Kerala Story 2? Share your thoughts on Twitter.