📌 Key Points
- “The Kerala Story 2” faced controversy and legal battles before its release.
- The film experienced a dip in box office collections on Wednesday.
- The Kerala High Court lifted the ban on the film’s release.
- No concrete plans for a third installment in “The Kerala Story” franchise exist currently.
“The Kerala Story 2,” directed by Sudipto Sen, faced hurdles before its release. After legal battles and controversy, the film finally hit Indian theaters but has experienced a dip in box office earnings on its fifth day.
“The Kerala Story 2” Faces Initial Hurdles
The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond box office collection day 5: The Vipul Amrutlal Shah film released in India last week. As per Sacnilk.com, The Kerala Story 2 witnessed a dip on Wednesday. The movie, after weeks of facing controversy and leagal battle, was released after the Kerala High Court lifted its ban.
The first chapter of the film, The Kerala Story , earned ₹ 11.14 crore on day five of its release, according to film trade analyst Taran Adarsh. Directed by Sudipto Sen, it released in theatres in 2023.
Box Office Collection Dip on Day 5
The Kerala High Court Division Bench last week lifted the stay on the release of the film. The High Court Division Bench of Justices SA Dharmadhikari and PV Balakrishnan stayed the interim order passed by Single Bench Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, which stayed the release for 15 days.
Future of “The Kerala Story” Franchise
When asked if there would be a third part of the franchise, he said there are no concrete plans yet. “But if there are compelling stories coming our way, some new facts will come to light, maybe we will want to tell that story. But as of today, there is no plan,” he added.
“The Kerala Story 2” continues its run despite initial setbacks and fluctuating box office numbers. While a third film isn’t confirmed, the creators remain open to compelling stories that may emerge in the future.
