Gatta Kusthi 2 day-two earnings jump past Rs 10 crore

The Tamil sports comedy sequel "Gatta Kusthi 2" has shown a significant jump in box office earnings on its second day, indicating strong word-of-mouth support following a modest opening. The film, starring Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi, was released in cinemas on Friday, July 3, 2026.

After collecting an estimated net total of 2.55 to 3.11 crore in India on its opening day, the film's earnings rose sharply on Saturday, July 4. Industry trackers reported a day-two net collection of approximately 4.75 crore, representing a substantial increase from the first day. The film's two-day domestic net total is now around 7.45 crore, with a worldwide gross estimated at 10.42 crore, bolstered by overseas contributions of about 1.85 crore.

Tamil Nadu has been the film's strongest market, contributing the majority of its earnings. Theatre occupancy also improved from an opening day average of roughly 26 percent to about 38 percent on Saturday across more than 2,000 tracked shows, reflecting increased weekend footfall, particularly among family audiences.

Directed by Chella Ayyavu, the sequel continues the story of Veera and Keerthi six years after the first film. The narrative explores...