Kesari Chapter 2, starring Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, has completed 16 days in theatres and is still earning despite facing new competition at the box office. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, this historical courtroom drama hit the big screens on April 18 and has managed to strike a chord with both critics and the audience.
Strong Start and Positive Word-of-Mouth
When Kesari Chapter 2 was released, it received mostly positive reviews. Viewers appreciated the performances of the lead actors and the gripping storyline. This helped the film build strong word-of-mouth, especially in its first two weeks.
Even though the release of Raid 2 has slowed down its momentum, Kesari Chapter 2 continues to bring in money. In its third week now, the film has crossed a big milestone at the global box office.
Box Office Collection Report (Day 16)
Here’s a breakdown of how much Kesari Chapter 2 has earned so far:
- India (Net): ₹78.48 crore
- India (Gross): ₹92.60 crore
- Overseas (Gross): ₹31.25 crore
- Total Worldwide Gross: ₹123.85 crore
The film has officially crossed the ₹120 crore mark globally. This is a great achievement, especially considering the tough box office competition right now.
Akshay Kumar’s 4th Biggest Hit After COVID
With a worldwide total of ₹123.85 crore, Kesari Chapter 2 has become Akshay Kumar’s 4th highest-grossing film in the post-COVID era. It has now overtaken Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, which had earned ₹111.64 crore globally.
The film is currently behind Sky Force, which earned ₹174.21 crore, and it’s unlikely to go past it. Still, it’s a solid position and another box office win for Akshay.
Akshay Kumar’s Top 10 Highest-Grossing Films (Post-COVID)
Here is a list of Akshay Kumar’s top-grossing films since the pandemic, based on worldwide gross collections:
- Sooryavanshi – ₹291.14 crore
- OMG 2 – ₹220 crore
- Sky Force – ₹174.21 crore
- Kesari Chapter 2 – ₹123.85 crore
- Bade Miyan Chote Miyan – ₹111.64 crore
- Samrat Prithviraj – ₹90.24 crore
- Ram Setu – ₹83.02 crore
- Bachchan Paandey – ₹73.29 crore
- Raksha Bandhan – ₹63.35 crore
- Khel Khel Mein – ₹57.57 crore
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