Hindi crime film, released on 2026-02-27. Runtime 2h 11m. Certified UA16+.
UA16+
The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond earned ₹0.06 Cr in its opening weekend (Fri + Sat + Sun). Second weekend data will be updated once available.
The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond opened its first week (5 days) with a total of ₹0.10 Cr — week still in progress. Week 2 data will be updated as the film continues its theatrical run.
The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond opened to an absolutely dismal response on April 25, 2026, collecting a mere ₹0.02 Cr nett on its first day. This figure is not just disappointing, but shockingly low for a film carrying the brand name of The Kerala Story, a predecessor that defied all expectations to become a major blockbuster. The industry and trade circles had held at least a modicum of hope for a decent start, primarily due to the controversial yet highly successful first installment. However, the sequel failed spectacularly to generate any kind of buzz or footfall, indicating a complete disconnect with the audience right from the outset. The opening day performance suggests an almost non-existent awareness or interest among the target demographic, rendering any pre-release predictions utterly null and void.
Detailing the first six days' collection trajectory, the opening weekend, encompassing Day 1 to Day 3, concluded with a paltry ₹0.06 Cr nett, maintaining a flat collection of ₹0.02 Cr each day. This static performance over the crucial first three days is highly unusual and indicative of an absolute lack of audience engagement, with no typical weekend growth whatsoever. Moving into the weekdays, the film continued its struggle, adding ₹0.02 Cr on Day 4, another ₹0.02 Cr on Day 5, before experiencing a further drop to ₹0.01 Cr on Day 6. The total for these three weekdays stands at ₹0.05 Cr. This declining trend, particularly the steep fall on Day 6, reaffirms the severe rejection by the audience. With a daily average of just ₹0.02 Cr across its first six running days, occupancy rates across theaters must be in fractions, pointing to widespread empty halls. The first week is set to close with a cumulative total of ₹0.11 Cr nett, a figure that is catastrophic by any industry standard.
The current trade verdict for The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond stands unequivocally at "Below Average," a classification that feels generous given the actual performance. There is virtually no scope for recovery or for the film to maintain any semblance of momentum going forward. The abysmal collections over the first six days, combined with a steeply declining trend, signal an imminent and complete washout. With its first week total locked in at ₹0.11 Cr, the film is unlikely to add much more to its coffers. Projecting its lifetime run, it would be an uphill battle for The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond to even scrape past the ₹0.15 Cr mark, let alone approach a respectable total. This performance puts an enormous question mark on the viability of immediate sequels to sensation-driven films without a strong narrative or renewed public interest.
The most critical context for The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond lies in its comparison to its predecessor, The Kerala Story. The original film, released in 2023, emerged as an unexpected box office phenomenon, crossing the ₹200 Cr nett mark in India and becoming one of the year's biggest sleeper hits, fueled by intense public discussion and strong word-of-mouth, albeit polarizing. The sequel's performance is a stark and shocking contrast, a veritable disaster that has completely failed to capitalize on the immense brand recall and the controversial yet successful legacy of the first film. Where the original tapped into a prevailing sentiment and generated massive public discourse, the follow-up has been met with resounding indifference, indicating that whatever magic or resonance the first film possessed, it has completely evaporated for The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond. This sequel now stands as a cautionary tale for franchise extensions that lack organic demand or compelling narrative depth beyond their initial impact.
The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond released in theatres on 27 February 2026 (Friday). The film has collected ₹0.10 Cr nett India across 5 days of its theatrical run. The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond opened with ₹0.02 Cr on Day 1 (25 April 2026 (Saturday)).
Week 1: The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond collected ₹0.10 Cr in its first week (5 days tracked, week still in progress).
Opening Weekend: The film earned ₹0.06 Cr across its opening weekend (Friday + Saturday + Sunday).
Performance Trend: The best single day was Day 1 (25 April 2026 (Saturday)) with ₹0.02 Cr. Recent daily averages are around ₹0.02 Cr.
| Day | Date | Net India | Gross | Running Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day 1 | 2026-04-25 | ₹0.02 Cr | ₹0.02 Cr~ | ₹0.02 Cr | 20% |
| 2 Day 2 | 2026-04-26 | ₹0.02 Cr | ₹0.02 Cr~ | ₹0.04 Cr | 40% |
| 3 Day 3 | 2026-04-27 | ₹0.02 Cr | ₹0.02 Cr~ | ₹0.06 Cr | 60% |
| 4 Day 4 | 2026-04-28 | ₹0.02 Cr | ₹0.02 Cr~ | ₹0.08 Cr | 80% |
| 5 Day 5 | 2026-04-29 | ₹0.02 Cr | ₹0.02 Cr~ | ₹0.10 Cr | 100% |
| Total Net India | ₹0.10 Cr | ||||
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