Adah Sharma starrer The Kerala Story eyes entry into Rs 100 crore club

'The Kerala Story,' starring Adah Sharma, continues its relentless performance at the box office, defiantly disregarding any calls for bans. Despite facing protests, the film remains resolute and maintains a robust presence in theatres. The movie found itself entangled in a web of controversy upon the release of its trailer, and the controversy shows no signs of abating. While certain individuals label it a propaganda film, others have lauded it. Regardless, the film now sets its sights on joining the illustrious 100 crore club.

As per the early estimates, the Adah Sharma starrer minted



the same figure as Wednesday: Rs 12 crore. Now, the total collection of The Kerala Story stands at approx. Rs 80 crore in seven days. The controversial film had an overall 31.45% Hindi occupancy on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has directed that screenings of The Kerala Story be prohibited in the state in order to prevent acts of hatred and violence. On the other hand, the Sudipto Sen directorial has been declared tax-free in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Joining the bandwagon, Uttarakhand is planning to make The Kerala Story tax-free.