<i>Kesari Chapter 2</i>: Akshay Kumar, Dressed As Kathakali Dancer, Intrigues Fans
Box Office India Trade Network

KESARI CHAPTER 2 had a steady fourth weekend despite collections being affected by the conflict issues on Friday and on Saturday also but to a lesser extent. Sunday saw business pretty much back to normal and KESARI CHAPTER 2 saw a good jump on Sunday especially considering its a film for urban multiplexes mainly.

The drop in the fourth weekend is only 40% and now with the issues around the conflict settling down it could go on a decent little run from here as there are no releases for a few weeks. Bhool Chuk Maaf did not release this week and with legal issues around it there is a thought that the film will have to release in theatres but that seems unlikely leaving May empty. There is Mission Impossible this week which has good advances but they are more tilted towards South India.

KESARI CHAPTER 2 has collections of 85 crore nett so far and Monday should hold well in comparison to Friday which had lower collections due to the conflict. The film is a success and remains to be seen where it ends.

The collections of of KESARI CHAPTER 2 are as follows. 
Week One - 44,96,00,000
Week Two - 27,65,00,000
Week Three - 8,97,00,000
Friday - 60,00,000 apprx
Saturday - 1,15,00,000 apprx
Sunday - 1,50,00,000 apprx
Fourth Weekend - 3,25,00,000 apprx
TOTAL - 84,83,00,000 apprx
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KESARI CHAPTER 2 held up well on its forth Monday due to a partial holiday for Buddha Purnima. The collections are pretty much the same as Friday and it takes the total of the film over 85 crore nett. The fourth week of the film is heading for a decent 5 crore nett which would a be drop of little over 40% week on week.

The film has done its best business in Delhi/UP, East Punjab and Mysore. Mumbai circuit stands at 25 crore nett and should have done better considering the film is mainly for the gentry audience. Mumbai city is fine but other areas could have done better and that includes Pune and Thane. Gujarat/Saurashtra was low from day one.

The film will now manage to hang around till the release of HOUSEFULL 5 and that should take the film over the 90 crore nett mark. The collections are at low levels but will continue to trickle and it could add another 7-8 crore nett. The film started with 7 crore nett on a holiday and now is a looking at 90 crore nett which is a good result from the start it took. The film is a success though appreciation is limited. There will be a huge Hollywood release this week with MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING but it should not make much difference to KESARI CHAPTER 2. The advances are good for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE but more so in South India.

The collections of of KESARI CHAPTER 2 are as follows.
Week One - 44,96,00,000
Week Two - 27,65,00,000
Week Three - 8,97,00,000
Friday - 60,00,000 apprx
Saturday - 1,15,00,000 apprx
Sunday - 1,50,00,000 apprx
Monday - 60,00,000 apprx
Fourth Week - 3,85,00,000 apprx (4 Days)
TOTAL - 85,43,00,000 apprx