As of March 13, 2026, the spiritual sequel The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond has completed its 14-day run in theaters, emerging as a profitable venture despite a significant domestic slowdown. Finishing its second week with a net collection of approximately ₹40.21 crore, the film has managed to secure a “plus” verdict at the Indian box office, largely due to its controlled production budget of ₹28 crore. However, the data reveals a stark contrast in audience pull compared to the 2023 original. By the same 14-day mark, the first The Kerala Story had already crossed the ₹170 crore mark, leaving the sequel trailing by a massive 77%. While the current film has overtaken Border 2 to become one of the most profitable Bollywood releases of early 2026 in terms of return on investment, it has clearly failed to replicate the runaway viral phenomenon of its predecessor.
The film’s trajectory has been marked by a consistent but modest performance, with a noticeable midweek dip on its second Thursday. On Day 14, the movie earned roughly ₹1.51 crore, maintaining a steady but low occupancy of around 11% in the Hindi belt. Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and featuring a fresh cast including Ulka Gupta and Aditi Bhatia, the sequel shifted its narrative focus beyond Kerala to the Hindi heartland, attempting to broaden its thematic scope. Despite the expanded setting and a high-profile marketing campaign by producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the sequel struggled with mixed reviews and intensified competition from regional hits and the re-release of major franchises. While the makers are optimistic about crossing the ₹50 crore net milestone in the coming week, the current numbers suggest that while the franchise maintains a loyal base, the “shock factor” that drove the original’s record-breaking numbers has significantly cooled off in its second outing.
