Kesari 2 box office Day 1: Ananya & Akshay’s Period Drama Begins with Rs 7.50–8 Crore Collection

Akshay Kumar is back with another patriotic film, and fans are showing up. His new movie, 'Kesari Chapter 2', opened with a decent collection in India. On Friday, the movie earned around Rs 7.50-8 crore nett. The film is now expected to grow stronger over the weekend because of good reviews and positive word-of-mouth.

Kesari 2 Box Office Opening Sees Hopeful Start

The Kesari 2 box office performance may not have matched the opening of the first film, but there’s still hope. The original 'Kesari', which was about the famous Battle of Saragarhi, had opened at Rs 21 crore nett. This time, 'Kesari Chapter 2' focuses on the powerful story after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, and audiences are connecting emotionally with the storyline.

The movie stars Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R. Madhavan in key roles. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, it tells the story of Sir C. Shankaran Nair, a brave lawyer who stood up against British rule. He filed a case against General Dyer and the British Crown after the horrifying incident where thousands were killed in Jallianwala Bagh in 1919.

Will Kesari 2 Beat the Original?

The big question now is whether the sequel can beat the success of the first part. While the Kesari 2 box office start is smaller, the film’s strong patriotic theme could help it win hearts and climb higher at the box office—especially in northern parts of India where the story hits close to home.

Produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, the film is not just entertainment—it also teaches an important chapter of Indian history. As the weekend continues, all eyes are on how much the box office numbers will grow.