Kesari Chapter 2, starring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, was released on April 18, 2025. As the courtroom-driven continuation of the 2019 hit Kesari, the film carried high expectations and a massive production scale.
💰 Budget
- Total Estimated Budget: ₹150 crore (including production and promotions)
🇮🇳 India Box Office Collection
- Opening Day Net: ₹7.84 crore
- Opening Weekend Net: ₹46.5 crore
- India Net (till date): ₹93.3 crore
- India Gross: ₹111 crore
🌍 Worldwide Box Office Collection
- Overseas Gross: ₹33.3 crore (approx.)
- Worldwide Gross Total: ₹144–144.4 crore
📊 Performance Overview
Despite a strong cast and respectable critical reception, Kesari Chapter 2 fell just short of its ₹150 crore investment in terms of theatrical earnings. While it saw good opening numbers and held decently through the first two weeks, the film couldn’t maintain long-term momentum to cross the breakeven point.
Platforms like ssrmovies highlighted its ambitious courtroom setting and powerhouse performances, but audiences were divided on the film’s emotional weight compared to the original.
✅ Hit or Flop?
- Box Office Verdict: Below Average / Flop
The film underperformed, earning slightly less than its budget and missing the breakeven mark at the box office.
💡 Interesting Facts
- Sequel to the 2019 film Kesari, which had a much stronger theatrical run
- Akshay Kumar’s third major release of 2025, and his most serious performance of the year
- Though it underperformed financially, the film is expected to do better on digital platforms
📌 Summary Table
| Aspect | Value |
|---|---|
| Budget | ₹150 crore |
| India Net | ₹93.3 crore |
| India Gross | ₹111 crore |
| Overseas Gross | ₹33.3 crore |
| Worldwide Gross | ₹144–144.4 crore |
| Final Verdict | Flop (Below Average) |
