Karan Singh Tyagi’s much-awaited film Kesari Chapter 2 finally hit the theatres and started off on a positive note. Starring Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R Madhavan, the movie opened with encouraging numbers and has made its way into the list of top 5 Bollywood openers of 2025. Let’s take a closer look at how the film performed on its first day at the box office.
Kesari Chapter 2 Box Office Day 1: A Solid Start!
Kesari Chapter 2 had created a lot of buzz before its release. Being a sequel and also a holiday release, expectations were high for the film to open around ₹15 crores. However, while the film didn’t quite hit that number, it still managed a respectable start.
According to early estimates, Kesari Chapter 2 collected between ₹8 to ₹9 crores on its opening day in India. This is a good start, especially considering the film is a historical action drama, which typically relies on strong word-of-mouth to gain momentum.
The movie benefitted from the Good Friday holiday, which helped boost ticket sales, especially through over-the-counter bookings. Despite facing tough competition from Sunny Deol’s Jaat, which is still going strong at the box office, Kesari Chapter 2 managed to pull in a decent crowd.
Positive Word-of-Mouth to Help in Weekend Growth
One of the key factors working in favor of Kesari Chapter 2 is the audience response. The film has received positive reviews from viewers, and social media buzz is also largely in its favor. This kind of word-of-mouth promotion is crucial for a film like this, as it can lead to increased footfall over the weekend.
If the current trend continues, the film is likely to show solid growth on Saturday and Sunday, helping it end the weekend with a strong total.
Beats Shahid Kapoor’s Deva in Opening Day Numbers
With its day one collection of ₹8-9 crores, Kesari Chapter 2 has already outperformed Shahid Kapoor’s Deva, which earned ₹5.78 crores on its opening day. This makes Kesari Chapter 2 the fifth-highest Bollywood opener of 2025 so far.
It narrowly missed beating Jaat, which opened with ₹9.62 crores and holds the fourth spot in the list.
Top 10 Bollywood Openers of 2025 (So Far)
- Chhaava – ₹33.10 crores
- Sikandar – ₹30.06 crores
- Sky Force – ₹15.30 crores
- Jaat – ₹9.62 crores
- Kesari Chapter 2 – ₹8-9 crores
- Deva – ₹5.78 crores
- Sanam Teri Kasam (Re-release) – ₹4.50 crores
- The Diplomat – ₹4.03 crores
- Badass Ravi Kumar – ₹3.52 crores
- Emergency – ₹3.11 crores
Final Thoughts
Kesari Chapter 2 has delivered a promising opening and is off to a good start at the box office. With the weekend ahead and positive buzz among the audience, the film is expected to perform even better in the coming days. If word-of-mouth continues to grow, this Akshay Kumar starrer could turn out to be one of the biggest hits of the year.
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