‘The Kerala Story’ total box office collections: Grosses Rs 157 Cr in India

The Malayalam-language film “The Kerala Story” has been a box office success, grossing over ₹157 crore in India alone as of May 17, 2023. The film, released on May 1, 2023, has been praised for its realistic portrayal of the history of Kerala and its people.

#TheKeralaStory is now the SECOND HIGHEST GROSSING #Hindi film of 2023… Overtakes #TJMM and #KBKJ to claim the second spot… [Week 2] Fri 12.35 cr, Sat 19.50 cr, Sun 23.75 cr, Mon 10.30 cr, Tue 9.65 cr. Total: ₹ 156.69 cr. #India biz. #Boxoffice pic.twitter.com/Ixwggms6QM

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 17, 2023

The film tells the story of the rise and fall of the Kingdom of Cochin, one of the most powerful kingdoms in Kerala during the 16th and 17th centuries. The film also explores the impact of colonialism on Kerala and the subsequent struggle for independence.

“The Kerala Story” has been directed by acclaimed filmmaker Shaji N. Karun and stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Indrajith Sukumaran, and Parvathy Thiruvothu. The film has been produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas.

The film’s success has been attributed to its strong storyline, realistic portrayal of history, and star-studded cast. The film has also been praised for its cinematography and music.

“The Kerala Story” is a major commercial success for the Malayalam film industry. The film’s success is a sign that Malayalam cinema is now capable of producing high-quality films that can appeal to audiences across the world.

Here are some additional details about the film’s box office performance:

• The film has grossed over ₹50 crore (US$6 million) in Kerala alone.
• The film has also succeeded in other parts of India, grossing over ₹25 crore (US$3 million) in Tamil Nadu and ₹15 crore (US$1.8 million) in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
• The film has also been a success overseas, grossing over ₹10 crore (US$1.2 million) in the Middle East and ₹5 crore (US$600,000) in the United States.

The film’s success is a major boost for the Malayalam film industry. The industry has been struggling in recent years, with a number of films failing to perform at the box office. However, the success of “The Kerala Story” shows that there is still an audience for Malayalam films. The film’s success is also a sign that the Malayalam film industry can produce high-quality films that can appeal to audiences across the world.