Kesari Chapter 2 Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 1: Akshay Kumar’s Courtroom Drama Beats Sunny Deol Starrer Jaat

‘Kesari Chapter 2’, the sequel based on the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, hit theatres on April 18.

‘Kesari Chapter 2’ registered a net opening of Rs 7.75 crore in India, with a gross of Rs 9.25 crore.

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After much anticipation, ‘Kesari Chapter 2’, the sequel based on the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, hit theatres on April 18. Starring Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar alongside Ananya Panday, the film had a modest start at the box office, collecting approximately Rs 7.5 crore on Day 1, according to early estimates by Sacnilk.

Kesari Chapter 2 Worldwide Box Office Collection

While the opening is lower compared to some of Akshay Kumar’s previous blockbusters, fans are hopeful the film will gain momentum over the weekend. Among Akshay’s highest-grossing films, ‘Housefull 4’ remains the leader with a staggering Rs 210 crore Hindi net collection, setting a high benchmark for ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ to chase. However, strong overseas reception also played a key role in lifting its overall day one performance, helping the film post a fair global total despite the slow domestic beginning.

‘Kesari Chapter 2’ registered a net opening of Rs 7.75 crore in India, with a gross of Rs 9.25 crore. The film also performed reasonably well in international markets, collecting Rs 5.75 crore overseas. This brings its total worldwide box office collection on Day 1 to Rs 15 crore.

With this, the Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan starrer managed to outperform Sunny Deol’s mass-action drama Jaat, which debuted last week with Rs 13.50 crore globally. However, ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ still trails behind Akshay’s previous release, ‘Sky Force’, which had a stronger start with over Rs 20 crore worldwide on its opening day back in January.

About Kesari Chapter 2

‘Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh’ brings to life a gripping courtroom drama rooted in one of India’s darkest historical chapters. Akshay Kumar takes on the role of C. Sankaran Nair, the fearless lawyer who challenged the British Empire in a bold pursuit of justice following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. R. Madhavan portrays Advocate Neville McKinley, while Ananya Panday steps into the role of Dilreet Gill, adding emotional depth to the narrative.

Marking the directorial debut of Karan Singh Tyagi, the film is backed by a powerhouse production team comprising Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape of Good Films.