The wait is finally over! Kesari Chapter 2, starring Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R Madhavan, has officially hit the big screens today, April 18, 2025. This much-awaited historical courtroom drama has created a strong buzz even before its release — and the final advance booking numbers prove it!
Kesari Chapter 2 Final Advance Booking: Over 56,000 Tickets Sold!
As per the latest box office update, Kesari Chapter 2 has sold over 56,000 tickets in advance bookings across India. The film has collected a gross of ₹1.84 crore on day 1 through advance ticket sales (excluding blocked seats). It has been released in 4400+ shows across the country.
The state of Maharashtra is leading the way in bookings, followed by Delhi, Karnataka, and Gujarat. Other regions are slowly catching up too. What’s interesting is that this isn’t an action-packed or thriller film, which usually attracts larger crowds in advance. Still, Kesari Chapter 2 has managed to create strong pre-release excitement and impressive day 1 bookings.
Beats Shahid Kapoor’s Deva in Advance Sales!
Shahid Kapoor’s film Deva was previously holding a spot in the top 5 advance booking sales for 2025. It had earned ₹1.67 crore in pre-sales before release. Now, Akshay Kumar’s Kesari Chapter 2 has overtaken Deva with about 10% higher advance sales, earning ₹1.84 crore.
Bollywood’s Top 5 Advance Booking Sales of 2025 (So Far)
Here are the top 5 Bollywood movies of 2025 based on advance booking collections:
- Chhaava – ₹13.85 crore
- Sikandar – ₹10.09 crore
- Sky Force – ₹3.82 crore
- Jaat – ₹2.59 crore
- Kesari Chapter 2 – ₹1.84 crore
With this achievement, Kesari Chapter 2 has made a solid entry into this elite list!
About Kesari Chapter 2: Cast, Story & More
Kesari Chapter 2 is a powerful historical courtroom drama based on the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The film focuses on the fight for justice led by C. Sankaran Nair, played by Akshay Kumar. It showcases how he brought British authorities to court over one of the darkest chapters in Indian history.
The film is directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and boasts a talented ensemble cast, including:
- Ananya Panday
- R Madhavan
- Regina Cassandra
- Amit Sial
- Masaba Gupta
Produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape of Good Films, the movie brings an emotional, patriotic, and inspiring story to the screen.
Kesari Chapter 2 is now playing in theatres worldwide and is expected to perform well at the box office in the coming days.
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