Blockbuster The Kerala Story starring Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani, and Siddhi Idnani crossed ₹ 200 Crore mark at the Indian box office. The movie began its theatrical run with ₹ 8.03 Crore. The drama film has collected ₹ 203.47 Crore in India and crossed ₹ 250 Crore gross worldwide within 18 days of its release, surpassing the lifetime worldwide gross collection of Tu Jhooti Main Makkaar (₹ 223 Crore).
Top-5 Bollywood Grosser in India 2023:
| Movie Name | Release Date | Lifetime Collection |
| Pathaan | 25 Jan 2023 | ₹ 543.05 Crore |
| The Kerala Story | 05 May 2023 | ₹ 203.47 Crore* (Still Running) |
| Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar | 08 Mar 2023 | ₹ 145 Crore |
| Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan | 21 Apr 2023 | ₹ 110.03 Crore |
| Bholaa | 30 Mar 2023 | ₹ 82.04 Crore |
The Kerala Story is directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, also the film’s creative director. Hit Ya Flop gave it 4 out of 5 stars & rated it as ‘Must Watch’ and wrote “A hard-hitting, shocking, and disturbing film. Adah Sharma and all other actors deliver a praiseworthy performance”. It is estimated to be made on a budget of ₹ 40 Crore including the Production and Prints & Advertising Cost.
Day Wise Domestic Collection:
| Days | Box Office Collection |
| Friday | ₹ 8.05 Crore |
| Saturday | ₹ 11.01 Crore |
| Sunday | ₹ 16.43 Crore |
| Monday | ₹ 10.03 Crore |
| Tuesday | ₹ 11.07 Crore |
| Wednesday | ₹ 12.01 Crore |
| Thursday | ₹ 12.54 Crore |
| 2nd Friday | ₹ 12.35 Crore |
| 2nd Saturday | ₹ 19.50 Crore |
| 2nd Sunday | ₹ 23.75 Crore |
| 2nd Monday | ₹ 10.30 Crore |
| 2nd Tuesday | ₹ 9.65 Crore |
| 2nd Wednesday | ₹ 9.65 Crore |
| 2nd Thursday | ₹ 8.03 Crore |
| 3rd Friday | ₹ 7 Crore |
| 3rd Saturday | ₹ 6.60 Crore |
| 3rd Sunday | ₹ 9.15 Crore |
| 3rd Monday | ₹ 11.50 Crore |
| Total (18 Days) | ₹ 203.47 Crore |
