Kesari Chapter 2 Box Office Collection Day 1: Akshay Kumar’s film broke all records

Kesari Chapter 2 Box Office Collection Day: The long-awaited Kesari Chapter 2 premiered at theaters on 18th April 2025 amid substantial hype. Akshay makes his comeback with a historic story that recreate the suffering people experienced at the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre during a tumultuous period in Indian history. The movie received substantial positive pre-release feedback from viewers and fan enthusiasm because fans expected it to restore Akshay Kumar’s commercial success.

The public excitement surrounding Kesari Chapter 2 remained unfulfilled even after its theater release on April 18th, 2025. How much did it earn? Understanding the movie requires analyzing its total money earned alongside audience and professional appraisals and audience’s marketplace reaction.

 Story, Direction, and Star Cast

In the direction of Karan Singh Tyagi the cinematic work Kesari Chapter 2 functions as a distinct continuation of patriotic content rather than an actual sequel to Kesari which released in 2019. Through its courtroom drama style the film presents the true-life work of lawyer Sir C. Sankaran Nair who fought against British occupation as he responded to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre events.

Main Cast:

• Akshay Kumar as Sir C. Sankaran Nair

• R. Madhavan as General Dyer’s lawyer, McAnally

• Ananya Panday as Dilreet Gill, a supporting lawyer

The film blends intense drama with historical moments, giving audiences a taste of colonial India’s legal fight for justice.

Kesari Chapter 2 Box Office Collection Day 1

Despite the powerful subject and solid performances, the film opened to a modest ₹7.50 crore on Day 1, much lower than expected.

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Comparative Insight:

• Kesari (2019) – ₹21.06 crore on opening day

• Kesari Chapter 2 (2025) – ₹7.50 crore on opening day

Though reviews were mostly positive, the opening numbers suggest that audience confidence in Akshay Kumar has slightly faded, likely due to his recent box office flops.

 Lifetime Collection (Expected & Updated)

Opening Weekend Prediction:

• Day 1: ₹7.50 crore

• Day 2: ₹11.75 crore (estimated jump due to weekend)

• Day 3: ₹14.25 crore (estimated Sunday peak)

Total Opening Weekend Collection: ₹33.50 crore (expected)

Lifetime Box Office Prediction: ₹80 – ₹100 crore (if positive word of mouth continues)

While the movie might not cross ₹200 crore like other blockbusters, it still has the potential to break even and earn a respectable lifetime total, especially if weekday numbers hold strong.

 Competition at the Box Office

Sunny Deol’s “Jaat” – The Real Gamechanger

While Akshay’s film was expected to dominate, Sunny Deol’s “Jaat” surprised everyone with a strong opening and consistent performance.

• Day 1 Collection: ₹9.5 crore

• Total (Day 9): ₹65.90 crore

• Budget: ₹100 crore – yet to break even but performing better than Kesari Chapter 2

Other Competitors:

😟 What Went Wrong for Akshay Kumar?

Akshay’s last five films (except OMG 2) have struggled at the box office, leading fans to question whether the actor needs a fresh direction.

Although Kesari Chapter 2 has a strong storyline, its initial underperformance suggests audience fatigue or a lack of trust in Akshay’s recent choices.

Last Few Films Performance:

• Selfiee – Flop

• Mission Raniganj – Below average

• Bade Miyan Chote Miyan – Disappointing

• Ram Setu – Missed expectations

• OMG 2 – Superhit

🙌 Why ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ Still Deserves a Chance

Despite the weak opening, there are solid reasons why the film may gain momentum:

• Powerful Storyline: Touches on forgotten freedom fighters and their legal fight for justice.

• Authentic Performances: Akshay Kumar is back in form. His portrayal of Sir C. Sankaran Nair is intense and heartfelt.

• Patriotic Emotions: Just like in Kesari and Airlift, the film taps into national pride.

• Positive Word of Mouth: Initial viewers have appreciated the screenplay and courtroom drama.

Box Office Prediction & Future Outlook

If the weekend brings in ₹35 crore and weekday drops are controlled, the film can easily earn ₹80–100 crore lifetime. However, anything below ₹70 crore would classify it as a box office failure, especially with a reported budget of ₹85 crore+.

Final Verdict (So Far):

• Story: ★★★★☆

• Performance: ★★★★☆

• Direction: ★★★☆☆

• Box Office Start: ★★☆☆☆

📝 Conclusion: A Wake-up Call or a Comeback?

Kesari Chapter 2 serves as a moderate indication toward a prospective Akshay Kumar fanbase return instead of a rousing comeback they anticipated. The movie has potential for success through positive word-of-mouth because it contains powerful stories combined with emotionally intense scenes along with outstanding acting performances.

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Kesari Chapter 2 has potential to increase its pace at the box office in the same manner that Drishyam 2 and The Kashmir Files did after they encountered initial modest reception.