‘The Kerala Story’ Continues to Break Box Office Records
The Adah Sharma-starrer ‘The Kerala Story’ has been making headlines since its release on May 5. The film, which tells the tale of three girls who were converted to Islam and aims to raise awareness against terrorism, has struck a chord with audiences across India. The word of mouth buzz about the film has helped draw crowds to theaters, and as a result, the film’s business has continued to rise.
Third Week Collections of ‘The Kerala Story’
‘The Kerala Story’ collected around Rs 37 crore in its third week as per boxofficeindia.com. The movie has now grossed a total of Rs 195 crore nett, putting it well on track to touch the coveted Rs 200 crore mark. The third week collection was less than that of the movie ‘Pathaan’, but the trade expects the film to reach the 200 crore mark by Saturday, making it the fifth Hindi movie to do so after ‘The Kashmir Files’, ‘Brahmastra’, ‘Drishyam 2’, and ‘Pathaan’.
Expected Lifetime Business
Given the movie’s continued success at the box office, trade analysts expect ‘The Kerala Story’ to have a lifetime business of around Rs 225 crore, putting it in the same league as some of Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters.
Competition and Other Releases
Last week’s release ‘Fast X’ gave some competition to ‘The Kerala Story’, but no other major release is slated to hit the theaters this week. However, two movies, ‘Jogira Sara Ra Ra’ featuring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Neha Sharma, and ‘Aazam’ are being released on the same day. Among the Hollywood releases, ‘The Little Mermaid’ is being released, but ‘The Kerala Story’ is expected to hold its own even in the coming weeks.
The Ban Controversy and More
When the movie was banned in West Bengal, it sparked even more curiosity among people, leading to increased ticket sales. The controversy, coupled with the story’s unique premise, has undoubtedly fueled the film’s success.
In conclusion, ‘The Kerala Story’ has proven to be a box office powerhouse since its release and continues to attract audiences in a big way. With its powerful story, strong performances, and impactful message, it’s no wonder the movie is poised to join the ranks of Bollywood’s biggest hits.
