Vaazha 2 Creates Huge Record, Beats Kalyani Priyadarshan's Lokah Chapter 2 To Become Highest-Grossing Malayalam Film In Kerala
By its fourth weekend, Vaazha 2 recorded approximately Rs 121 crore in Kerala alone, eclipsing the previous record of Rs 120.85 crore held by Lokah Chapter 1. The film is now the undisputed number one at the Kerala box office of all time. Industry trackers note that the film achieved this milestone with unprecedented speed, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in Kerala in just 16 days. It also became only the third Malayalam film in the 21st century to exceed 80 lakh ticket sales in the state, joining the ranks of classics like Pulimurugan. Directed by debutant Savin SA and written by Vipin Das, the sequel is headlined by popular Malayalam content creators Hashir, Alan Bin Siraj, Ajin Joy, and Vinayak V The film was made on an approximate budget of Rs 10 crore, making it an exceptional return on investment. The film's success is not just limited to Kerala. It has made a big mark worldwide too. Vaazha 2 has grossed more than Rs 124 crore in Kerala and over Rs 220 crore plus globally in 25 days, placing it among the major Malayalam theatrical releases of the year so far. With a Telugu-dubbed version recently entering the market and night shows still seeing over 40 per cent occupancy in major cities, trade analysts expect the film to continue its strong run well into May. Fascinated by the written word, I found my calling in storytelling. As a Senior Copy Writer with 9 years of experience, I mostly cover Bollywood - wit... View More





