'The Kerala Story 2' struggles to match original; earns ₹32cr
What's the story
The sequel to the controversial hit The Kerala Story, titled The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond, has been witnessing a steady box office performance since its release. However, it has not been able to replicate the success of its predecessor, which had earned over ₹300 crore worldwide. Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, the film explores themes of manipulation and forced religious conversion.
Box office performance
'The Kerala Story 2' v/s 'The Kerala Story'
On Day 10 (second Sunday), The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond earned ₹3.37 crore, taking its total net collection to ₹32.87 crore, per Sacnilk. The film's total gross earnings stand at ₹38.5 crore. Despite this steady performance, the sequel's collections are significantly lower than the original film, which had earned ₹136.49 crore in its first 10 days of release.
Film details
About the film and its cast ensemble
On Sunday, March 08, 2026, the film had an overall Hindi occupancy of 19.79%. It stars Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia, Aishwarya Ojha, Sumit Gahlawat, and Arjan Singh Aujla in pivotal roles. The story revolves around three young women from different Indian states who choose love over family expectations but find themselves trapped in a web of lies and torture. It was released on February 27 this year.