Box Office Battle: The Success Stories of ‘The Kashmir Files’ and ‘The Kerala Story’ in India’s Cinemas”

Recently, two highly-anticipated films, “The Kerala Story” and “The Kashmir Files,” were released in India. Both movies have received a lot of attention from moviegoers, with “The Kerala Story” offering a unique perspective on Kerala’s history and “The Kashmir Files” exploring the topic of the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley.

After one week since their release, both movies have had different levels of success at the box office. “The Kerala Story” has earned a decent amount of revenue, but “The Kashmir Files” has been a big hit.

Critics had mixed reviews for “The Kerala Story,” some praising its efforts to highlight less well-known aspects of Kerala’s history, while others criticized its portrayal of certain events. Nevertheless, the film has managed to earn around Rs. 81.36 crores in its opening week, which is pretty good considering its limited release.

In contrast, “The Kashmir Files” has exceeded everyone’s expectations and has become a major box office success. People have loved how the film handles a complex issue sensitively, and the emotional impact it has had on audiences. Within the first week of its release, the film earned around Rs. 97 crore, which is an amazing figure considering its modest budget and limited release.

One of the reasons for the success of “The Kashmir Files” is the buzz it created before its release. The film’s director, Vivek Agnihotri, has actively promoted the movie on social media and in interviews, generating excitement among audiences. The film’s subject matter, which is timely and sensitive, has also contributed to attracting moviegoers.

On the other hand, “The Kerala Story” has struggled to generate the same level of buzz. Although the movie has a fascinating premise, the marketing campaign has been relatively low-key, which might have affected its box office performance.

In conclusion, “The Kashmir Files” has come out as the clear winner in this box office battle. The movie’s success shows how powerful storytelling is and how filmmakers can tackle sensitive topics with sensitivity and nuance. Even though “The Kerala Story” may not have been as successful, it still managed to find an audience and has added another exciting chapter to the history of Kerala cinema.

Here’s The Kerala Story vs The Kashmir Files day-wise comparison at the Indian box office for the first 7 days:

Day 1 – 8.03 crores vs 3.55 crores

Day 2 – 11.22 crores vs 8.50 crores

Day 3 – 16.40 crores vs 15.10 crores

First weekend- 35.65 crores vs 27.15 crores

Day 4 – 10.07 crores vs 15.05 crores

Day 5 – 11.14 crores vs 18 crores

Day 6 – 12 crores vs 19.05 crores

Day 7 – 12.50 crores vs 18.05 crores

First week – 81.36 crores vs 97.30 crores