Mumbai, India | March 1, 2026
The weekend brought renewed momentum to the domestic box office, with ‘The Kerala Story 2’ posting a sharp jump in earnings on Saturday. Meanwhile, Hollywood horror sequel Scream 7 continues to face challenges in India, while ‘O Romeo’ maintains steady collections and ‘Assi’ struggles to draw audiences.
Here’s a detailed look at Saturday’s box office numbers.
The Kerala Story 2
Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, The Kerala Story 2 released in theaters on February 27. After a slow opening day, the film benefited significantly from weekend footfall.
Day 1 Collection: ₹75 lakh
Day 2 (Saturday): ₹4.65 crore
The sharp increase suggests improved word-of-mouth and stronger weekend occupancy. The film stars Ulka Gupta, Aishwarya Ojha, and Aditi Bhatia in key roles.
Scream 7
The American horror franchise installment Scream 7, directed by Kevin Williamson, has had a modest run in India so far.
Day 1 Collection: ₹40 lakh
Day 2 (Saturday): ₹50 lakh
Total Collection: ₹90 lakh
Despite a slight increase on Saturday, the film appears to be underperforming in the Indian market.
Assi
Social drama Assi, directed by Anubhav Sinha, continues its theatrical run but has struggled to gain consistent traction.
Day 9 Collection: ₹59 lakh
Total Collection: ₹7.99 crore
The film, released on February 20, stars Taapsee Pannu in a pivotal role.
O Romeo
Gangster drama O Romeo, inspired by the life of Hussain Ustra, remains steady at the box office.
Friday Collection: ₹1.15 crore
Saturday Collection: ₹1.3 crore
16-Day Total: ₹64 crore
Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the film stars Shahid Kapoor and Tripti Dimri in leading roles. The film continues to attract steady audiences in its third week.
Box Office Overview
Biggest Saturday Jump: The Kerala Story 2
Steady Performer: O Romeo
Struggling Title: Scream 7
Slow Growth: Assi
With Sunday collections yet to be reported, the weekend total may significantly impact overall trends for these films.
