Overview
- After a single-judge stay, a Kerala High Court division bench lifted the order on Feb 27, enabling a late-day theatrical release.
- Day 1 brought about ₹0.75 crore on limited shows, Day 2 jumped 520% to ₹4.65 crore, and Sunday was roughly ₹5 crore for a ₹10.4–₹10.5 crore India nett weekend (per Sacnilk).
- Occupancy data showed stronger turnout in major metros, with Delhi-NCR at 806 shows and 10.25% occupancy and Mumbai at 770 shows and about 14.75% on Saturday; overall Hindi occupancy rose to roughly 13% on Sunday.
- Activist demonstrations in Kerala led to cancelled shows in Kochi, Kozhikode and Kottayam, and the producer alleged pressure on exhibitors in the region.
- Trade comparisons highlight a steep gap with the 2023 original’s opening trajectory, as the new film — reportedly budgeted at ₹28–30 crore — now relies on weekday holds to gauge recovery.