'Kesari Chapter 2' mints Rs 70 lakh on 4th Monday

Akshay Kumar’s courtroom drama 'Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh' is still going strong at the box office. Even in its fourth week, the historical courtroom drama is pulling in steady numbers.Kesari Chapter 2 Movie ReviewStill going steady on Day 25Despite being out for nearly a month, the film hasn’t run out of steam. On its 25th day in cinemas – the fourth Monday – 'Kesari Chapter 2' collected an estimated Rs. 70 lakh. According to early figures shared by Sacnilk, this takes the film’s total India net collection to Rs. 87.50 crore.

The film’s performance on its first 24 days was already impressive, with a reported Rs. 86.80 crore net collection. Now, with just a little more to go before the end of its run, it seems the film will settle just under the Rs. 90 crore mark.Occupancy numbers: MondayOn Monday, 12 May 2025, 'Kesari Chapter 2' continued to pull in steady footfall despite entering its fourth week. As per Sacnilk, the film recorded a decent 13.37% overall Hindi occupancy. While morning shows saw a slower start at 7.66%, the buzz picked up by the afternoon with a jump to 15.94%. The evening and night slots held strong too, with 15.47% and 14.42% occupancy respectively. It’s clear that the courtroom drama still has enough spark to attract cinema-goers, especially during the post-lunch and evening hours.‘Kesari Chapter 2’ is holding up decently at the box officeThat’s the buzz around the film – despite stiff competition and several weeks on the big screen, it has managed to stay afloat. While there is an uncertainty of 'Kesari Chapter 2' hitting Rs. 100 crore, but finishing close to or over Rs. 90 crore is still a solid achievement for the drama.About ‘Kesari Chapter 2’The film, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, tells the story of C. Sankaran Nair – a lawyer who took on the British after the horrific Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Titled 'Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh', it shines a light on a part of Indian history that many people might not know about.Akshay Kumar plays the lead as Nair, supported by R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday. Their performances, especially in the intense courtroom scenes, have been praised for bringing emotional depth to the legal battle at the heart of the film.Akshay Kumar’s upcoming projectsNow that 'Kesari Chapter 2' is winding down, fans are looking forward to Akshay’s next release – the highly anticipated 'Housefull 5'. The comedy franchise is returning with even more chaos and laughs, and it’s set to release on 5 June 2025. With this upcoming switch from a serious, courtroom role to a light-hearted comedy, fans are excited to see Akshay show off his range once again.