Akshay Kumar's Kesari 2 earns over Rs 15 Crore in North America
Kesari 2, starring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, has achieved significant box office success, earning USD 1.79 million in North America and crossing Rs 80 crore in India. The film, based on the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, has resonated with audiences. Akshay Kumar's fans are now anticipating his next release, Housefull 5.
Akshay Kumar
,
R. Madhavan
, and
Ananya Panday
's
Kesari 2
based on the life of Sir C Sankaran Nair is proving to be a long-distance runner at the box office. Directed by
Karan Singh Tyagi
, the courtroom drama — based on Raghu and Pushpa Palat's acclaimed book The Case That Shook the Empire — has continued to attract audiences even 21 days after its release.
The film has now amassed an impressive USD 1.79 million (Rs 15.33 crore) from the North American market alone in 20 days , reaffirming Akshay Kumar's solid fanbase and how the story about the
Jallianwala Bagh massacre
has connected with the masses.
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Back home, Kesari 2 has been holding its ground steadily. In India, the film's total collection has crossed the Rs 80 crore mark, standing at Rs 83.15 crore after three weeks in theatres.
Bringing to life a landmark legal battle during the British Raj that left a lasting mark on Indian history, Kesari 2 has earned praise for its gripping narrative and compelling performances. Akshay Kumar delivers a powerful portrayal of the lead protagonist, while R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday have impressed with their nuanced performances in crucial supporting roles.
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As Kesari 2 continues its respectable run, Akshay Kumar fans are now gearing up for his next release,
Housefull 5
. Directed by Dostana fame Tarun Mansukhani, the fifth installment in the popular comedy franchise promises to be a laughter-packed entertainer, reuniting Akshay with his old co-stars
Riteish Deshmukh
,
Abhishek Bachchan
, and
Fardeen Khan
.
Kesari 2 has now gone on to become the third biggest hit of Akshay's career since the pandemic, biggest being Sooryavanshi which earned Rs 195.55 crore and Sky Force being second with Rs 112.75 crore. His other big films have been Ram Setu with Rs 74.7 crore collection, Samrat Prithviraj with 68.25 crore and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan with Rs 65.96 crore.
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