The Kerala Story, directed by Sudipto Sen was released all over the world on May 5 amid severe allegations. The movie, unexpectedly went on to make so much money due to the subject that made it controversial. On May 12, the movie was released internationally and its dubbed Telugu version hit the screens on May 13, in the two Telugu-speaking states to a thumping response.
The film has collected Rs 23 Crores on its second sunday. Taking its total to RS 136 Crores. The film has made with a budget of RS 40 crores and it already rakes huge profits for the makers. The movie was released amid huge allegations and controversies due to its content. The plot follows the story of a group of women in Kerala, who converted to Islam and subsequently joined ISIS. The movie was the subject of severe criticism by the political parties of Kerala and the religious organization bodies.
Adah Sharma played the role of Shalini Unnikrishnan and Fatima, Yogita Bihani as Nimah, Sonia Balani as Asifa, Siddhi Idnani as Geetanjali, Devadarshini as Shalini's mother, Vijay Krishna, Pranay Pachauri, and Pranav Misshra are part of the film in important characters.
Here's the daily break up of The Kerala Story from the day is its release.
Day 1: Rs 8.03 Crore
Day 2: Rs 11.1 Crore
Day 3: Rs 16.4 Crore
Day 4: Rs 10.7 Crore
Day 5: Rs 11.14 Crore
Day 6: Rs 12 Crore
Day 7: Rs 12.5 Crore
Day 8: Rs 12. 23 Crore
Day 9: Rs 17 Crore
Day 10: Rs 23 Crore
Total 10 Days Domestic Collection: Rs 135+ Crores