Kesari Chapter 2 box office collection day 2: Akshay Kumar, Madhavan-starrer shows growth, crosses ₹15 cr

Kesari Chapter 2 Box Office Day 2: A Promising Start

The much-awaited Kesari Chapter 2, starring Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, has finally hit theaters, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi. Early reviews from fans have been largely positive, setting the stage for a potentially successful run.

Day 2 Box Office Collection

According to Sacnilk, Kesari Chapter 2 has raked in over ₹8 crore on its second day. Let’s delve into the specifics.

Breaking Down the Numbers

Early estimates suggest a collection of ₹8.89 crore on day two. This is a slight increase from the opening day collection of ₹7.75 crore on Friday, pushing the total box office collection to ₹16.64 crore.

While these are encouraging figures, it’s worth noting that Akshay Kumar’s previous release, Sky Force, had a stronger opening, minting ₹33.75 crore in its first two days.

Occupancy Rates

Kesari Chapter 2 saw an overall Hindi occupancy of 20.47% on Saturday. The morning shows recorded an occupancy of 11.68%, which then increased to 22.91% in the afternoon and peaked at 26.83% during the evening shows, likely boosted by the weekend effect.

About the Film

Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh stars Akshay Kumar as C. Sankaran Nair, a real-life lawyer who bravely fought against the British Raj to expose the truth behind the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. R. Madhavan plays Advocate Neville McKinley, and Ananya Panday embodies the character of Dilreet Gill.

Critical Acclaim

The Hindustan Times review praised the film’s sensitivity in handling the historical event: “The sensitivity with which the entire incident has been dealt with, is admirable. Mass masala films rely on slick action and OTT sequences to evoke laughter and excitement. Here, the dialogues do the trick. Karan, the director, builds such sequences where you can’t help but cheer as the actors deliver impactful lines. Sample: the ‘empire is shrinking’ line which Akshay Kumar delivers in the trailer as well. The dialogues thus by Sumit Saxena are on point.”