Kesari Chapter 2 Box Office Collection: Will Akshay Kumar's Courtroom Drama Reach the 100 Crore Club?

Kesari Chapter 2, the much-anticipated sequel to Akshay Kumar's 2019 hit Kesari, was released in theatres on April 18, 2025. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the film started off with a promising first week at the box office but has seen a gradual drop in collections in its third week.

Kesari 2 Box Office Collection Till Date

As of Day 17, Kesari Chapter 2 has collected around Rs 77.85 crore in total India net collection. On Day 17 alone, the film earned approximately Rs 1.05 crore, showing a slight improvement from its third Friday, when it earned just Rs 1 lakh, according to early estimates by Sacnilk.

Week 2 Box Office Collection

In its second week, Kesari Chapter 2 managed to earn ₹28.65 crore, a drop of 37.85% compared to Week 1. Despite the fall, the film maintained a steady pace, thanks to strong performances in metro cities.

Kesari 2 Slows Down in Week 3

By Day 16 (May 2), the film collected only Rs 1 lakh, with a major slowdown in earnings. Though it bounced back slightly on Day 17 with ₹1.05 crore, the declining trend signals that Kesari 2 is nearing the end of its theatrical run. With its current pace, Kesari Chapter 2 is expected to cross the Rs. 80 crore mark soon, but reaching the 100 crore milestone may be difficult unless a strong boost comes over the weekend.

As per data from Sacnilk, region-wise, the movie performed best in Chennai, recording an impressive 99% occupancy in afternoon shows, though it had no morning or evening shows. Other major cities like Bengaluru (41%), Pune (36.5%), Hyderabad (36%), and Mumbai (34.5%) also showed decent crowd presence during the day.

Story and Star Cast

Kesari Chapter 2 is based on true events and takes place after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, which happened on April 13, 1919, when British soldiers opened fire on a peaceful crowd, killing hundreds of innocent people in Amritsar.
In the movie, Akshay Kumar plays the role of Barrister C. Shankaran Nair, a brave Indian lawyer who decides to fight a legal case against the British government to get justice for the victims of the massacre. He believes that what happened was wrong and wants the world to know the truth.

The movie shows his struggles in the courtroom, how he gathers proof, faces pressure from the British rulers, and even puts his own life at risk to stand up for what is right. The film also stars Ananya Panday, R. Madhavan, Regina Cassandra, Simon Paisley Day, and Alexx O'Nell in major roles.