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MUMBAI: The Kerala Story, a new Indian film directed by Sudipto Sen, has shown tremendous growth at the box office in India. According to early estimates, the movie has collected in the range of Rs. 12 to 13 crores on its second day, bringing the two-day total to around Rs. 20 crores. The movie is expected to earn around Rs. 35 crores in its opening weekend.
The film, led by Adah Sharma, has already become the highest-grossing film of her career within just two days of its release. The Kerala Story has been dubbed a super hit and is likely to emerge as a blockbuster in the coming days, with a big return on investment for the producers.
The political sentiment and controversial subject matter of The Kerala Story have contributed to the film’s success. This is similar to what happened last year with The Kashmir Files. The Monday collections will give a better idea of the lifetime business of The Kerala Story. If the film manages to hit a double digit on Monday, it would be an indication of a historic run.
The Kerala Story is the second clean hit of the year after Pathaan and is expected to be a blockbuster in the coming days. The national chains collected around Rs. 5 crores on Saturday, as compared to Rs. 3.50 crores on the opening day.
Meanwhile, lead actress Adah Sharma has responded to critics who have labeled The Kerala Story a propaganda film. In a tweet, she stated that those who continue to call the movie propaganda should Google “ISIS and Brides” to understand the reality of the situation depicted in the film.
And for the the few still calling #TheKeralaStory a propaganda film ,saying these incidents do not exist even after watching testimonials of several Indian victims,,,my humble request , Google two words ISIS and Brides…maybe an account of white girls narrated to you might make… pic.twitter.com/qYBp3B3owQ
— Adah Sharma (@adah_sharma) May 6, 2023
The Kerala Story has already found itself amid controversies even before its Friday release, but its success at the box office suggests that audiences are drawn to its compelling subject matter and strong performances.
