Mumbai, India — March 9, 2026
The latest weekend box office report shows that The Kerala Story 2 continues to maintain a steady performance in theaters, while newly released and competing films are witnessing slower collections.
Industry data indicates that overall theater attendance remains moderate, with most films reporting modest earnings across the weekend.
Here is a closer look at how the major releases performed on Sunday.
The Kerala Story 2 Holds Its Ground
The sequel The Kerala Story 2, directed by Kamakshya Narayan Singh, has continued its stable run at the box office.
On Sunday, the film collected approximately ₹3.37 crore, slightly lower than its Saturday earnings of ₹3.75 crore. After ten days in theaters, the film’s total box office collection has reached ₹33.12 crore.
The movie revolves around the lives of three young women, and its storyline has attracted consistent audience interest since its release.
Charak Opens to Weak Start
The film Charak, which explores themes related to superstition, has had a slow opening at the box office.
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Day 1 collection: ₹10 lakh
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Day 2 collection: ₹15 lakh
With this, the film’s total earnings have reached ₹25 lakh so far.
Despite a slight improvement on the second day, the film has struggled to draw large audiences in its early run.
Assi Shows Declining Earnings
The film Assi, starring Taapsee Pannu, is witnessing a gradual decline in its box office performance.
On its 17th day in theaters, the film earned ₹23 lakh on Sunday, down from ₹30 lakh on Saturday.
The film’s total box office collection now stands at ₹10.33 crore.
O Romeo Sees Drop in Audience Footfall
Romantic drama O Romeo, featuring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri, has also experienced a slight decline in collections.
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Sunday collection: ₹61 lakh
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Saturday collection: ₹65 lakh
After 24 days in theaters, the film has accumulated approximately ₹69.96 crore at the box office.
Overall Box Office Trend
Recent box office trends suggest that audience turnout in theaters remains moderate, with only a few films managing to sustain steady collections.
Industry analysts say that upcoming releases and holiday weekends could play a crucial role in boosting theater footfall in the coming weeks.
