Saiju Kurup and Suraj Venjaramoodu’s Dark Comedy Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam Closes Kerala Run at a Solid Rs 28 Crore

In a Kerala box office landscape currently dominated by the blockbuster juggernaut Vaazha 2, Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam quietly but confidently carved out its own success story — and that deserves serious applause. The sequel to the 2025 hit wrapped its four-week theatrical run at approximately Rs 28 crore gross, a genuinely impressive haul for a controlled-budget dark comedy.

What makes this run particularly sweet is the timing. Competing against a Rs 128 crore behemoth while sustaining solid numbers week after week speaks volumes about audience loyalty and strong word-of-mouth. The film’s second week actually outperformed its opening week — a rare and telling sign of genuine audience connection.

Saiju Kurup, marking his milestone 150th film, and the ever-reliable Suraj Venjaramoodu delivered the kind of grounded, character-driven entertainment that Malayalam cinema does best. The film heads to digital platforms imminently, where a whole new wave of viewers awaits.

Could a longer theatrical window have pushed this one past Rs 35 crore? We think absolutely yes — what do you think?