8th May 2023, Mumbai: The film ‘The Kerala Story’ has had a remarkable start at the box office, with its collections nearly doubling on the third day compared to the first day. Even big blockbusters struggle to achieve such a feat these days. It seems that the controversy surrounding the film has piqued the interest of moviegoers, prompting them to head to the theaters. The collections have continued to grow with each passing day.
Monday will be the real test for ‘The Kerala Story’ as it must sustain the momentum it has gained in the first two days. The film’s box office performance is reminiscent of that of ‘The Kashmir Files,’ and it has the potential to be a success if it can avoid crashing on weekdays. The film’s controversial theme has undoubtedly contributed to its popularity, and it will be interesting to see if it can maintain its momentum.
According to early estimates, the Adah Sharma starrer is expected to have earned around 16-17 crore on day 3. This is a significant achievement, particularly when considering its impressive day 1 earnings of 8.01 crore. With day 2 collections of 11.22 crore, ‘The Kerala Story’ is expected to have a grand total of around 35-36 crore after three days.’The Kerala Story’ has come under criticism from political parties in Kerala, who accuse it of spreading communal misinformation and promoting the agenda of the Sangh Parivar. Despite the controversy, the film has been well-received by audiences, and it was even made tax-free in Madhya Pradesh by the state government.
It should be noted that box office numbers are estimates and come from various sources. These numbers have not been independently verified by ‘The Filmy Charcha.’