The Kerala Story 2 Beats Border 2 to Become 2026’s Biggest Box Office Hit

Sunny Deol’s 'Border 2' loses its top spot as 2026’s most profitable Bollywood film. A new movie has snatched the title. Check out its box office collections, profits, and more!

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The Kerala Story 2 Beats Border 2 to Become 2026’s Biggest Box Office Hit

'The Kerala Story 2' has set a huge new record for profitability at the box office. This low-budget film has left Sunny Deol's 'Border 2' behind, becoming the most profitable Hindi film of 2026.

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How much did 'The Kerala Story 2' collect?

On its 13th day, a Wednesday, 'The Kerala Story 2' earned ₹1.59 crore. This collection is about 26.04% less than the ₹2.15 crore it made on its 12th day. Here's the film's day-wise collection breakdown:

• First Week – ₹22.9 crore
• Day 8 – ₹2.7 crore
• Day 9 – ₹3.75 crore
• Day 10 – ₹3.3 crore
• Day 11 – ₹1.95 crore
• Day 12 – ₹2.15 crore
• Day 13 – ₹1.59 crore

Total India Net Collection – ₹38.34 crore

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'The Kerala Story 2's budget, revenue and profit

A report from koimoi.com states the film's budget is around ₹28 crore. It has collected a net of ₹38.34 crore in India. After subtracting the budget, the film's revenue is ₹10.34 crore, which is a 36.92% return on its investment.

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'Border 2's budget, collection and profit

'Border 2', which released on January 23, 2026, is a high-budget movie. According to reports, the Sunny Deol starrer has a budget of about ₹275 crore. The film, directed by Anurag Singh, earned a revenue of ₹87.25 crore. This is a return of roughly 31.72% on its cost. It was the most profitable film of 2026, but 'The Kerala Story 2' has now taken its place.

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What could be the lifetime collection of 'The Kerala Story 2'?

Trade reports suggest that if the film continues to earn at this pace, its lifetime collection could reach between ₹50 to ₹55 crore. The film is directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and stars Ulka Gupta, Aishwarya Ojha, and Aditi Bhatia in key roles. Vipul Amrutlal Shah has produced the film.