The Kerala Story 2 Collection Day 4: Monday Hold Stuns Critics! Can it Pull Off a Kashmir Files Box Office Miracle?
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The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond is fighting a massive battle at the ticket windows, and the Monday numbers are finally out. On its fourth day, 02 March 2026, the film collected ₹2.65 Crore India Net, taking its total domestic collection to ₹12.94 Crore.
While the film saw a 41.11% drop from its Sunday peak of ₹4.5 Crore, the overall Worldwide Gross has touched ₹15.26 Crore. This is a survival game now. Unlike its predecessor, this sequel is finding the ground much harder to crack, especially when compared to the historic run of The Kashmir Files which was minting double-digits by its first Monday.
The industry is currently divided over whether this is a genuine “word-of-mouth” hit in the making or just a loud echoes in an empty theatre. Director Kamakhya Narayan Singh has gone “Beyond” Kerala this time, touching Jodhpur and Gwalior, but the audience isn’t jumping in as they did for Vivek Agnihotri’s masterpiece. The fan wars are already heating up on X (formerly Twitter).
One side calls it a “necessary truth,” while the other labels it “rage-baiting propaganda”. If you look at the screen count and the initial buzz, the film had everything going for it, yet it started with a humble ₹1.1 Crore on Friday. Why didn’t it explode like the first part? You need to look at the territory-wise data to see where the real support is coming from.
Is the Audience Getting “Controversy Fatigue”?
Here is the bitter truth. In 2022, The Kashmir Files was a shock to the system.
In 2026, The Kerala Story 2 feels like a formula. My specific observation is that the Indian audience is starting to distinguish between a “hard-hitting film” and a “template film.” When every second film tries to use the same background score and the same “cautionary tale” tag, the impact dilutes. Direct question to you: Are we watching these movies for the cinema, or just to validate our own social media arguments? If the story doesn’t move, the box office won’t move either.
The Evidence: Day 4 Comparison (TKS2 vs TKF)
When you compare the two films, the gap is massive. The Kashmir Files grew from ₹3.55 Crore on its first Friday to a staggering ₹15.05 Crore on its first Monday. It was a 323% jump from Day 1. On the other hand, The Kerala Story 2 started at ₹1.1 Crore and its Monday is ₹2.65 Crore.
Comparison Table: First 4 Days India Net
| Day | The Kashmir Files (2022) | The Kerala Story 2 (2026) |
| Day 1 (Fri) | ₹3.55 Cr | ₹1.1 Cr |
| Day 2 (Sat) | ₹8.50 Cr | ₹4.69 Cr |
| Day 3 (Sun) | ₹15.10 Cr | ₹4.50 Cr |
| Day 4 (Mon) | ₹15.05 Cr | ₹2.65 Cr |
The Kashmir Files showed an almost flat trend between Sunday and Monday, which is a sign of a historic blockbuster. The Kerala Story 2, however, dropped by 41.11% on Monday. It is performing more like a regular mid-budget film rather than a social phenomenon.
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The Kerala Story 2 Box Office Day 4 Territory Breakdown: South vs North
The biggest surprise is coming from the South. Chennai recorded the highest occupancy for The Kerala Story 2 on Day 4 at 19%. This is likely due to the local connection of the character Surekha, played by Ulka Gupta. In contrast, the Hindi heartland is showing a mixed response. Mumbai had an overall occupancy of 11%, while the National Capital Region (NCR) was lower at 7.50% despite having over 800 shows.
Top Performing Regions for TKS2 (Day 4 Occupancy):
- Chennai: 19% (Night shows peaking at 27%)
- Bengaluru: 11.75%
- Mumbai: 11% (Night shows hit 17%)
- Pune: 10.75%
- Hyderabad: 8.75%
The Kashmir Files had its strongest grip in Delhi-UP and Mumbai, where it eventually did lifetime business of ₹68.39 Crore and ₹69.66 Crore respectively. For The Kerala Story 2 to even reach the ₹50 Crore mark, it needs a miracle in the North Indian circuits during the weekdays.
Looking Forward: The Week 1 Verdict
The Kerala Story 2 is currently sitting at ₹12.94 Crore Net.
With Tuesday and Wednesday trends looking steady but not explosive, the film might finish its first week around ₹18-20 Crore. It has already beaten smaller films like Masthishka Maranam 2026, which only made ₹0.3 Crore on Monday. However, the real test will be the second Friday. If the “herd mentality” kicks in as it does for these films, we might see a small jump, but as of now, the “Kashmir Files” level of madness is missing. The film is a commercial success given its likely modest budget, but it isn’t the “revolution” the makers promised.
This is good news for the producers in terms of recovery, but a reality check for the “controversy” genre. The audience wants more than just headlines; they want a script that holds them. TKS2 has the intent, but the execution is falling short of the first part’s impact.
Authors Take
Question For You: Do you think The Kerala Story 2 can cross ₹50 Crore, or will it vanish before the next big release?