In a remarkable feat, Akshay Kumar‘s ‘Kesari: Chapter 2’ has finally crossed the Rs 100 crore mark worldwide after a prolonged wait, echoing the trend set by Sunny Deol’s ‘Jaat’. This achievement was reached after the film’s second weekend, a testament to its enduring appeal and popularity. The film’s journey to the Rs 100 crore club has been met with excitement as it garnered Rs 93.50 crore gross by Saturday and added an additional Rs 10 crore on Sunday, surpassing the significant milestone.
Sunny Deol’s ‘Jaat’ established the worldwide Rs 100 crore club trend after its second weekend, a benchmark ‘Kesari 2’ has now followed. Interestingly, Salman Khan‘s ‘Sikandar’ was one of the initial films to achieve Rs 100 crore after its second weekend, although it reached this milestone in terms of net collections.
Challenges and Competitors
Despite its success, ‘Kesari 2’ competes against Emraan Hashmi’s ‘Ground Zero’, although the latter has struggled, earning only Rs 5.20 crore at the box office. Pratik Gandhi’s ‘Phule’, running on a similar scale, also struggles to capture substantial earnings. Moreover, the re-release of Aamir Khan and Salman Khan’s cult classic ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ has further divided audiences, creating stiff competition in theaters.
The momentum ‘Kesari 2’ has gathered contrasts sharply with the underperformance of ‘Ground Zero’. Such dynamics underscore the competitive nature of the box office, where only films with significant traction maintain an edge.
Significance and Future Prospects
Akshay Kumar’s ‘Kesari: Chapter 2’ joining the Rs 100 crore club is a significant milestone that reaffirms the actor’s bankability and the film’s mass appeal. This success could bolster Kumar’s standing in the industry while setting the stage for future blockbusters. The film’s international success highlights its wide-ranging appeal and anticipates favorable prospects in both domestic and global markets.
As the film industry continues to evolve, the trends set by ‘Kesari 2’ and other successful blockbusters will likely influence production and marketing strategies, shaping future cinema releases. Akshay Kumar’s remarkable achievement with ‘Kesari: Chapter 2’ not only reflects his star power but also points to a promising horizon for Indian cinema on the global stage.
