The Kerala Story Box Office: Initial Performance
The Kerala Story, a film made with a budget of just ₹20 crore, has demonstrated significant box office earnings. Despite being released on fewer screens and with fewer shows on its opening day, the film has managed to surpass its production budget within four days of its release. Its performance has stood out compared to other big-budget films featuring major stars released in 2023.
Day-Wise India Net Collections for The Kerala Story
On its first day, The Kerala Story recorded an India net collection of over ₹8 crore. The cumulative India net collection reached ₹19 crore 25 lakh within two days. A notable increase in collections was observed on the third day, which was a Sunday, contributing to a total India net collection of ₹36 crore 50 lakh over three days.
The Kerala Story’s Exceptional Monday Box Office Trend
Contrary to the typical trend for Bollywood films where collections often see a drop on the fourth day (Monday), The Kerala Story registered a different pattern. The film’s fourth-day collections exceeded its first-day earnings. Reports indicate an India net collection of ₹9 crore 50 lakh for the fourth day. This strong performance on Monday was also supported by better morning, afternoon, evening, and night show bookings compared to its opening day.
Total 4-Day Worldwide Box Office for The Kerala Story
The cumulative India net collection for The Kerala Story over its initial four days stands at ₹46 crore. The India gross collection for the same period is approximately ₹55 crore. Globally, The Kerala Story achieved a worldwide collection in the range of ₹60 crore within its first four days. With a budget of ₹20 crore and a worldwide earning of ₹60 crore in four days, The Kerala Story has been declared a “Super Duper Hit” at the box office. Projections suggest the film’s final box office collection could reach a minimum of ₹200 crore.