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Vaazha 2 Becomes Kerala’s Top-Grossing Film, Sets Jio Hotstar Premiere for May 8

The digital debut extends the small-budget film’s breakout run to new viewers.

Overview

  • Jio Hotstar set the streaming date for May 8 after the film’s theatrical surge, with the platform and trade outlets confirming the OTT release.
  • Industry trackers report the India net at about Rs. 125.4 crore in 28 days, placing the sequel as the third-highest-grossing Malayalam film in India.
  • Coverage from Times Now says the movie now leads the Kerala box office all time, with reports citing it crossed past previous state records in under four weeks.
  • Koimoi, citing Sacnilk, pegs the worldwide gross near Rs. 231.76 crore and notes the film is closing in on higher global rankings among Malayalam releases.
  • Analysts expect collections to cool as new release Patriot cuts show counts, with outlets projecting a Kerala finish near Rs. 130–140 crore for the Rs. 10 crore, newcomer-led production.