Filmmaker Karan Singh Tyagi’s historical drama '
Kesari Chapter 2
', which revolves around the untold story of the
Jallianwala Bagh massacre
, has now completed six days at the box office with a total India net collection of Rs 40.6 crore.
The Akshay Kumar starrer hit theatres on April 18, a week after the release of Sunny Deol’s action drama '
Jaat
', and earned a remarkable Rs 7.75 crore on its opening day despite the box office clash with the Sunny Deol film.
On its sixth day (April 23), the film earned approximately Rs 1.6 crore across India, according to a recent update from Sacnilk. As of now, the Hindi occupancy for the day stood at 9.11%, reflecting a typical mid-week slowdown.
Kesari Chapter 2 Earns Standing Ovation
Here’s a day-wise breakdown of Kesari Chapter 2's box office performance:
Day 1 (Friday): Rs 7.75 Cr
Day 2 (Saturday):Rs 9.75 Cr
Day 3 (Sunday): Rs 12 Cr
Day 4 (Monday): Rs 4.5 Cr
Day 5 (Tuesday): Rs 5 Cr
Day 6 (Wednesday): Rs 1.6 Cr
Total Collection So Far: Rs 40.6 Cr (India Net)
AboutKesari Chapter 2'
Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, '
Kesari
Chapter 2' features Akshay Kumar in the lead, alongside Ananya Panday, R. Madhavan, Regina Cassandra, Simon Paisley Day, and Alexx O'Nell. The film has been appreciated for its patriotic narrative and powerful performances.
With the weekend approaching, the film’s box office trend in the coming days will determine whether it can maintain its momentum and inch closer to the Rs 50 crore mark.