Akshay Kumar’s courtroom drama, ‘Kesari Chapter 2’, is slowly heading towards the end of its theatrical journey, and it’s doing so with a smile. The historical film, which hit cinemas on 18 April 2025, has received strong support from fans. Even in its fourth week, the film is drawing steady footfall at the box office.
Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the movie features powerful performances by Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday. With an intense courtroom setup and emotional storyline, ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ has become a favourite for viewers who love history and drama mixed with powerful dialogues.
Solid Box Office numbers in week four
Even after 24 days on the big screen, ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ is showing no signs of slowing down. The film raked in a solid Rs 1.70 crore on its fourth Sunday, adding to an impressive total of Rs. 86.80 crore (net) in India so far, as per early estimates by Sacnilk. The weekend buzz was clear, with Saturday pulling in Rs. 1.15 crore and Sunday showing even more strength. The film saw a steady crowd throughout the day on 11 May 2025, with Hindi occupancy peaking at 45.09% during evening shows. Morning started slow at 12.88%, but picked up by afternoon (34.77%) and stayed strong into the night (27.31%).
Faced strong competition but held ground
When ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ released, it had to compete with two other big films – Ajay Devgn’s ‘Raid 2’ and Sanjay Dutt’s ‘The Bhootnii’. Among these, ‘Raid 2’ was the clear leader at the North Indian box office. Still, ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ managed to hold its own.
As ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ heads into the final stretch of its theatrical run, it’s clear that the movie has struck a chord with a section of the audience. However, it is unlikely to cross the Rs. 100 crore mark. As per current trends, the film is expected to finish its lifetime run somewhere close to Rs. 90 crore. This means it might just miss the much-coveted Rs. 100 crore club.
A look at the film’s story and appeal
Titled ‘Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh’, the movie brings to light the lesser-known story of lawyer C. Sankaran Nair and his legal battle against the British after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Akshay plays the lead role, while R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday support him with solid performances.
What’s Next for Akshay?
With ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ almost done with its time in cinemas, Akshay Kumar is gearing up for another big release. He will next be seen in ‘Housefull 5’, the latest in the comedy franchise. This one is set for release on 5 June 2025 and promises a lighter, more fun ride.
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Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the movie features powerful performances by Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday. With an intense courtroom setup and emotional storyline, ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ has become a favourite for viewers who love history and drama mixed with powerful dialogues.
Solid Box Office numbers in week four
Even after 24 days on the big screen, ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ is showing no signs of slowing down. The film raked in a solid Rs 1.70 crore on its fourth Sunday, adding to an impressive total of Rs. 86.80 crore (net) in India so far, as per early estimates by Sacnilk. The weekend buzz was clear, with Saturday pulling in Rs. 1.15 crore and Sunday showing even more strength. The film saw a steady crowd throughout the day on 11 May 2025, with Hindi occupancy peaking at 45.09% during evening shows. Morning started slow at 12.88%, but picked up by afternoon (34.77%) and stayed strong into the night (27.31%).
Faced strong competition but held ground
When ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ released, it had to compete with two other big films – Ajay Devgn’s ‘Raid 2’ and Sanjay Dutt’s ‘The Bhootnii’. Among these, ‘Raid 2’ was the clear leader at the North Indian box office. Still, ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ managed to hold its own.
As ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ heads into the final stretch of its theatrical run, it’s clear that the movie has struck a chord with a section of the audience. However, it is unlikely to cross the Rs. 100 crore mark. As per current trends, the film is expected to finish its lifetime run somewhere close to Rs. 90 crore. This means it might just miss the much-coveted Rs. 100 crore club.
A look at the film’s story and appeal
Titled ‘Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh’, the movie brings to light the lesser-known story of lawyer C. Sankaran Nair and his legal battle against the British after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Akshay plays the lead role, while R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday support him with solid performances.
What’s Next for Akshay?
With ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ almost done with its time in cinemas, Akshay Kumar is gearing up for another big release. He will next be seen in ‘Housefull 5’, the latest in the comedy franchise. This one is set for release on 5 June 2025 and promises a lighter, more fun ride.
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