Akshay Kumar Flim Kesari 2 Box Office Collection Day 22
Kesari 2 Box Office Collection Day 22: Akshay Kumar’s historical drama earns ₹0.48 crore in India and Film earns ₹0.36 crore in world, taking the total worldwide earnings to ₹130.84 crore.
Kesari 2 Continues Strong Performance Globally
Kesari 2, the courtroom based historical drama led by Akshay Kumar, has become one of the most successful Bollywood films of 2025. Released three weeks ago, the movie has now crossed a remarkable ₹98.5 crore worldwide, including a strong overseas run in North America.
The film stars Akshay Kumar in the lead, with R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday playing key supporting roles. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and produced by Dharma Productions and Azure Entertainment, Kesari 2 is based on the book The Case That Shook the Empire by Raghu and Pushpa Palat.
Box Office Success: North America and India Collections
The film has performed well in both domestic and international markets, showing excellent longevity even after three weeks in theaters.
🔹 North America Earnings:
In just 20 days, Kesari 2 collected USD 1.79 million from North America.
This converts to around ₹15.33 crore, making it one of the top international performers for Akshay Kumar.
🔹 India Box Office Collection:
The domestic net collection stands at ₹83.15 crore as of Day 22.
The film has remained stable in weekdays and continues to show decent footfalls in multiplexes.
Kesari 2 Box Office Collection Table (India + Overseas)
| Region | Earnings |
|---|---|
| India (Net) | ₹83.15 crore |
| North America (USD) | $1.79 million |
| North America (INR) | ₹15.33 crore |
| Worldwide Total | ₹98.48 crore |
Storyline: A Fight Against the British Empire
Kesari 2 is not really a sequel of the 2019 war film Kesari but both share the spirit of bravery and patriotism. The film tells of the journey of Sir C. Sankaran Nair, an Indian barrister who had a great deal of courage to legally challenge the British Empire after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919.
The courtroom drama is very closely about how the voice of one man shook an entire empire and laid bare the savagery of British colonial rule. It touches on another facet of the Indian freedom movement: that of the legal, a much unexplored aspect in Bollywood.
Audience Gripping Performances
Their chemistry and strong individual performances have contributed heavily to the film’s positive reviews.
Audience & Critical Reception
Critics have lauded Kesari 2 for:
On IMDb, the film holds a solid 7.9/10 rating, while audience word of mouth has been overwhelmingly positive, especially among history and law students.
Akshay Kumar’s Post Pandemic All Time Box Office Rankings
Kesari 2 is now the third highest grossing Akshay Kumar film after the pandemic, following:
| Film Title | India + World Net Collection | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Sooryavanshi | ₹294.91 crore | #1 |
| Sky Force | ₹174.21 crore | #2 |
| Kesari 2 | ₹130.84 crore | #3 |
| Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | ₹102.16 crore | #4 |
| Ram Setu | ₹92.94 crore | #5 |
| Samrat Prithviraj | ₹90.32 crore | #6 |
This achievement re establishes Akshay Kumar’s box office dominance after a few mixed performances.
Is Kesari 2 a Hit or Flop? Final Verdict
With solid collections, excellent critical reviews and strong overseas earnings, Kesari 2 is officially a box office hit. Despite being a genre that typically doesn’t perform as well as action or comedy films, the movie’s word of mouth appeal has helped it stay steady in the third week.
Future Outlook: What’s Next for Akshay Kumar?
Following Kesari 2, Akshay Kumar is set to return in a completely different avatar with Housefull 5. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the comedy sequel will reunite him with his iconic co stars:
Given the success of Kesari 2, trade analysts predict a strong opening weekend for Housefull 5, especially among family audiences.
Kesari 2 is more than just a film it is a tribute to courage, legal justice and historical truth. With over ₹98.5 crore earned globally and counting, it proves that Indian audiences still embrace meaningful cinema when presented with strong content and compelling storytelling.
