Kesari Chapter 2 Box Office Day 1 Collection

This post explores the anticipated day 1 box office performance of “Kesari Chapter 2,” set for release on April 18, 2025, both in India and worldwide.

Kesari Chapter 2

“Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh” is a historical courtroom drama directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape of Good Films, and stars Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R. Madhavan. Serving as a spiritual sequel to the 2019 film “Kesari,” which depicted the Battle of Saragarhi, this new instalment delves into the legal repercussions following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. It is set to be released on Good Friday, a public holiday in India, which may enhance its audience turnout.

The film has created considerable excitement, as its trailer garnered more than 130 million views on social media within the first 24 hours, reflecting a high level of pre-release interest. Nevertheless, it is rated ‘A’, which restricts its audience to adults and may affect its overall reach in comparison to films suitable for families.

Kesari Chapter 2: Advance Booking Analysis

Pre-sales data, which is crucial for predicting opening night results, is showing mixed results as of April 17, 2025. According to NDTV, the film sold 24,935 tickets across 3,503 screenings, including Rs. 828,500 from advance sales and Rs. 186 crore through reserved seats. Another report from Kimoy noted significant growth; total revenues had reached Rs. 10 lakh by 10 am. 85 lakh. IST on April 17, with bookings increasing by 844% within 24 hours without any reservations. Industry analysts expect final orders to reach Rs. 4-5 crore, paving the way for a strong opening.

The screen count (3,503) represents a major release comparable to Kesari (2019), which got around 3,600 screens in India. Assuming an average of 200 seats per show, this would be around 700-600 seats, and the first-day occupancy rate for major releases would be between 50% and 70%.

Kesari Chapter 2 Historical Comparisons

For example, the film Kesari (2019), which was released during Holi in India, had a net income of Rs. 21.06 crore and overseas Rs. 1. Another Akshay Kumar starrer, Mission Mangal (2019) had a pre-sale of over Rs. 25 crore (Kesari Box Office Collection) with a net income of around Rs. 1. This helped the company to raise Rs 15-20 crore. The first day saw a net earning of Rs 29.16 crore, which shows that the share of pre-sales is 51-68% of the total sales (Mission Mangal Pre-Sales Report). According to this ratio, ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ will get an advance of Rs 1.5 crore. The film, which started at Rs 5 crore, had a total first-day collection of around Rs 11.36 crore, i.e. Rs 9.09 crore net profit, although this seems conventional as per the estimate.

Trade Analyst Predictions for Kesari Chapter 2

Business expectations are changing, reflecting uncertainty. Koimoi says its net collections will be Rs 15-20 crore, making it one of the top five Bollywood films to release in 2025, ahead of Jaat (Rs 9.62 crore) and Deva (Rs 5.78 crore). In contrast, Hindustan Times reported a drop of Rs 1,000 crore. Revenues of Rs 5-8 crore are expected, while Mensxp expects revenue of Rs 8.25 crore, reflecting a more cautious approach.

Factors Influencing Kesari Chapter 2 Day 1 Collection

Several factors shape this prediction:

• Star power: Akshay Kumar’s continued popularity, especially in domestic films, has been a big boost for him. At the box office, the recently aired show Sky Force had grossed Rs 15.30 crore, which is likely to make a good start.
• Release date: Like Kesari (2019), which was released during the Christmas season, the film is likely to premiere on the public holiday of Good Friday.
• Generations and ratings: Being an A-rated legal drama, the film may appeal to a niche audience, which may limit viewing with family as compared to action films.
• Competition: The competitions for the April 18, 2025, release include Hollywood movies like Mickey 17 and Michael, which will release on different screens but target different audiences (Movies 2025: Most Anticipated Movie Release Dates).
• Ad Response: Higher trailer traffic indicates higher interest, resulting in increased direct traffic.

Kesari Chapter 2 Box Office Day 1 Prediction – India

Given the initial growth and holiday bookings, India is expected to grow by Rs 20 lakh crore in 2018-19. The net income estimate of Rs 1.8 billion seems reasonable, in line with the high valuation of the business and also taking into account potential spot bookings.

This means that the final booking amount is between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 10 lakh, leading to a surge in bookings and there has also been a significant increase in on-site bookings, especially in urban centres like NCR and Maharashtra.

Kesari Chapter 2 Box Office Day 1 Prediction – Worldwide

As far as the international box office is concerned, the overseas total is estimated to be between Rs 5-10 crore based on historical data: Kesari (2019) grossed Rs 25 crore overseas during its theatrical release, which is a very low first-day collection.

Assuming the overseas collection is Rs 7 crore, the global total will be added to the Indian total (approximately Rs 22.5 crore, 1.25 times the net collection of Rs 18 crore), and the overseas collection will rise to Rs 29.5 crore. This explains the historical themes of the film, which made it popular internationally.

Conclusion – Kesari Chapter 2 Box Office

Kesari Chapter 2 is expected to have a net revenue of Rs 10,000 crore. The opening day sales of Rs 18 crore in India and global collection of Rs 29.5 crore balanced the booking trends, historical comparisons and market expectations, while recognising the film’s core appeal and festive season demand. Updates closer to release may improve these numbers, but current data support this range.