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Vipul Amrutlal Shah slams Sudipto Sen’s ‘WhatsApp forwards’ criticism for The Kerala Story 2: ‘His script was trash’

Vipul Amrutlal Shah slams Sudipto Sen’s ‘WhatsApp forwards’ criticism for The Kerala Story 2: ‘His script was trash’

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Recently, Sudipto Sen, director of The Kerala Story, criticised the sequel’s research and claimed that the film was based on WhatsApp forwards. While the director later clarified that his remarks had been misconstrued, Vipul Amrutlal Shah, producer of The Kerala Story 2, has reacted strongly to Sen’s criticism. Vipul Amrutlal Shah reacts to Sudipto Sen’s criticism for The Kerala Story 2. Vipul Amrutlal Shah hits back at Sudipto Sen’s criticism for The Kerala Story 2 In an interview with India Today, Vipul talked about Sudipto Sen’s criticism and said, “I would say grapes are sour. To be very honest, I have never spoken about this, but I would like to put it to rest. He had written a script for The Kerala Story 2, which was absolutely trash. I did not want to make that film, and that is why I went ahead with [The Kerala Story 2 director] Kamakhya [Narayan Singh].” Vipul added, “He doesn’t even know what research we have done. He was not part of the entire research process, so how can …

Vipul Shah’s contentious film drops 437 more shows, earns Rs 20 cr

Vipul Shah’s contentious film drops 437 more shows, earns Rs 20 cr

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3 min readMumbaiMar 5, 2026 09:52 AM IST Kamakhya Narayan Singh’s thriller The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond is not even a patch on its 2023 predecessor, helmed by Sudipto Sen, which also fetched him the National Award for Best Director. The sequel, also produced by Vipul Shah’s Sunshine Pictures, has managed to earn less than one-third of the first part so far, which turned out to be a sleeper hit, notwithstanding its controversies. On Wednesday (day 6) at the domestic box office, The Kerala Story 2 earned Rs 3.50 crore, a minor drop from its Tuesday (day 5) earnings of Rs 4 crore. That was a significant 60% increase from its Monday (day 4) collection of Rs 2.5 crore, thanks to the holiday on account of Holi. The film saw its most dramatic fall on Monday at 47%, from its Sunday (day 3) earnings of Rs 4.75 crore. That figure was arrived at only after a minor spike from its Saturday (day 2) collection of Rs 4.65 crore, a drastic improvement on its opening …

The Kerala Story 2 box office collection day 5: Vipul Amrutlal Shah film dips again, takes India total to over ₹19 crore

The Kerala Story 2 box office collection day 5: Vipul Amrutlal Shah film dips again, takes India total to over ₹19 crore

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The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond box office collection day 5: The Vipul Amrutlal Shah film released in India last week. As per Sacnilk.com, The Kerala Story 2 witnessed a dip on Wednesday. The movie, after weeks of facing controversy and leagal battle, was released after the Kerala High Court lifted its ban. The Kerala Story 2 box office collection day 5: A still from the film. The Kerala Story 2 box office According to the report, on day one, the film earned ₹4.65 crore, on day two, ₹4.75 crore, on day three, ₹2.5 crore and on day four, ₹4 crore. On day five, the film collected ₹3.5 crore nett in India as per early estimates. It had a total of 3019 shows and 13.1% occupancy. So far, the film has earned ₹19.4 crore nett in India. The first chapter of the film, The Kerala Story, earned ₹11.14 crore on day five of its release, according to film trade analyst Taran Adarsh. Directed by Sudipto Sen, it released in theatres in 2023. The Kerala Story …

Vipul Shah’s controversial film drops 350 shows, trails behind predecessor

Vipul Shah’s controversial film drops 350 shows, trails behind predecessor

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3 min readMumbaiMar 4, 2026 12:03 PM IST The Kerala Story 2 box office collection day 5: Vipul Shah’s The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond has failed to make an impact at the box office. In 2023, the hard-hitting Kerala Story received a great response; however, the film’s second part only seems to have controversies and challenges. According to reports in Sacnilk, The Kerala Story 2 saw a spike in its collection on Tuesday. The film earned Rs 4 crores, taking the total domestic collection to Rs 16.65 crores. On 27th February, after the High Court granted permission to release the film, the makers addressed that the film was never meant to defame the state of Kerala, but to highlight the criminals there. While they hurriedly released the film, The Kerala Story 2 only managed to earn Rs 75 lakhs on its first day. On Saturday, the film earned Rs 4.65 crores, and on Sunday, it collected Rs 4.75 crores. Seeing a massive dip on Monday with earnings of just Rs 2.5 crores, the film managed …

The Kerala Story 2 box office collection day 4: Vipul Amrutlal Shah film earns over ₹3 cr, trails much behind part one

The Kerala Story 2 box office collection day 4: Vipul Amrutlal Shah film earns over ₹3 cr, trails much behind part one

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The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond box office collection day 4: The Kamakhya Narayan Singh directorial, after being embroiled in a row for weeks, released in India last week. According to Sacnilk.com, The Kerala Story 2 witnessed a growth on Tuesday. The movie was released after the Kerala High Court lifted its ban. The Kerala Story 2 box office collection day 4: Ulka Gupta and Sumit Gahlawat in a still from the film. The Kerala Story 2 box office According to the report, on day one, the film earned ₹4.65 crore, on day two, ₹4.75 crore and on day three, ₹2.50 crore. On day four, the film collected ₹3.39 crore nett in India as per early estimates. It had a total of 3444 shows and 14.4% occupancy. So far, the film has earned ₹15.29 crore nett in India. The first chapter of the film, The Kerala Story, earned ₹10.07 crore on day four of its release, according to film trade analyst Taran Adarsh. Directed by Sudipto Sen, it released in theatres in 2023. The Kerala …

Vipul Shah’s controversial film struggles to sidestep flop status

Vipul Shah’s controversial film struggles to sidestep flop status

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3 min readKochiMar 3, 2026 09:31 AM IST The Kerala Story 2 Box Office Collection Day 4: It appears that the rage-baiting tactic that helped producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah and his Sunshine Pictures in 2023 isn’t working in their favour this time, as their controversial film The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond is gasping for breath at the box office. Disappointingly for its makers, the movie has also failed the crucial first Monday test, earning just about 1/5th of what the first instalment in the franchise made on its corresponding day. On Monday, The Kerala Story 2 recorded an India nett collection of just Rs 2.65 crore, according to early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk, marking a massive 44.21 percent dip in its earnings compared to Sunday (Rs 4.75 crore). The controversial drama’s total domestic collection now stands at just Rs 12.8 crore, hinting that it may complete its first week in theatres without crossing even the Rs 20 crore mark. Must Read | Mohanlal once considered becoming a monk and travelling to Himalayas on foot …

The Kerala Story 2 box office collection day 3: Vipul Amrutlal Shah film dips on 1st Monday, earns less than ₹2 crore

The Kerala Story 2 box office collection day 3: Vipul Amrutlal Shah film dips on 1st Monday, earns less than ₹2 crore

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The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond box office collection day 3: After weeks of facing a legal battle and row, the film opened in theatres with good numbers but witnessed a dip on its first Monday. According to Sacnilk.com, The Kerala Story 2 earned less than ₹2 crore in India. The film has been directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh. The Kerala Story 2 box office collection day 3: The film has been produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah. The Kerala Story 2 box office According to the report, on day one, the film earned ₹4.65 crore and on day two, ₹4.75 crore. On day three, the film collected ₹1.95 crore nett in India as per early estimates. It had a total of 3758 shows and 7.7% occupancy. So far, the film has earned ₹11.35 crore nett in India. The first chapter of the film, The Kerala Story, earned ₹16.40 crore on day three of its release. Directed by Sudipto Sen, it released in theatres in 2023. HT review of The Kerala Story 2 The Hindustan Times …

Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s controversial film fails to cross Rs 15 crore in opening weekend

Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s controversial film fails to cross Rs 15 crore in opening weekend

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3 min readKochiMar 2, 2026 09:32 AM IST The Kerala Story 2 Box Office Collection Day 3: Despite significant publicity prior to its release due to the controversies it courted, director Kamakhya Narayan Singh’s The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond, bankrolled by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, is struggling at the box office, unable to deliver a solid performance even in the absence of strong competitors. In fact, the movie’s earnings are significantly lower than those of its predecessor, which emerged as a blockbuster in 2023. On Sunday, The Kerala Story 2 recorded an India nett collection of just Rs 5 crore, according to industry tracker Sacnilk, marking a nominal 7.53 per cent jump in its earnings when compared to Saturday (Rs 4.65 crore). While this figure is significantly better than those recorded by its box-office contenders, such as Assi (Rs 1.6 crore), Do Deewane Seher Mein (Rs 1.45 crore), and Tu Yaa Main (Rs 80 lakh), on their respective corresponding days, it’s far lower than what The Kerala Story (2023) registered. Also Read | Not sure …

The Kerala Story 2 box office collection day 2: Vipul Amrutlal Shah film surpasses Taapsee’s Assi despite mixed reviews

The Kerala Story 2 box office collection day 2: Vipul Amrutlal Shah film surpasses Taapsee’s Assi despite mixed reviews

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The Kerala Story 2 box office collection day 2: Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s The Kerala Story 2 finally released in theatres on Saturday, February 28, after the Kerala High Court lifted its stay. The film opened to mixed-to-negative reviews and collected half of what part one earned on its opening day. However, it has still managed to maintain momentum on its second day. The Kerala Story 2 box office collection day 2: The film is directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh. The Kerala Story 2 box office collection As per Sacnilk, The Kerala Story 2 collected ₹4.65 crore at the box office on its opening day. On its second day, and first Sunday, the film maintained momentum and collected ₹4.51 crore, taking its total collection to ₹9.16 crore. Despite receiving underwhelming reviews, the film has surpassed the collection of Taapsee Pannu’s Assi ( ₹8.48 crore), which received positive reviews. Assi released in theatres on February 20. The courtroom drama stars Taapsee Pannu as a lawyer who fights for justice for a rape victim. The film received praise …

Vipul Shah film jumps 520%, earns Rs 4.65 crore

Vipul Shah film jumps 520%, earns Rs 4.65 crore

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 1, 2026 10:49 AM IST The Kerala Story 2 box office collection day 2: After days of controversy and backlash, producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s controversial film The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond finally hit theatres on Friday. Following a slow start at the box office, the film registered a significant jump in collections on Saturday. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, after opening to a modest Rs 75 lakh on Day 1, the film saw a 520% jump on Day 2, earning Rs 4.65 crore and taking its domestic total to Rs 5.4 crore. On Saturday, The Kerala Story 2 recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 12.20%, with morning shows at 6.45%, afternoon shows at 11.88%, evening shows at 11.42%, and night shows peaking at 19.05%. In the Delhi-NCR region, the film had 806 shows with an occupancy rate of 10.25%, while Mumbai reported 770 shows with a theatre occupancy of 14.75%. The footfall and box-office numbers are significantly lower than those of the film’s first instalment, The Kerala Story (2023). …