Vaazha 2, starring Hashir H, Alan Bin Siraj, Ajin Joy, and others, has registered a solid start at the Indian box office. Released in theaters yesterday (April 2), the film recorded an impressive occupancy in the morning shows, and throughout the day, it picked up more pace. By the end of the day, it comfortably smashed the second-biggest Mollywood opening of 2026, overtaking Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies by a good margin. Keep reading for a detailed day 1 collection report!
How much did Vaazha 2 earn at the Indian box office on day 1?
The Malayalam comedy drama arrived in theaters amid strong buzz. Since the first installment was a critical and commercial success, there was genuine hype for the sequel, and now that it is in theaters, movie buffs are showering it with love. Backed by strong occupancy throughout the day, it has scored an estimated 4.75 crore net at the Indian box office on day 1, as per Sacnilk. It equals 5.6 crore gross.
Pulls off Mollywood’s 2nd biggest start of 2026
Standing below Aadu 3 (5.95 crore), Vaazha 2 has registered the second-biggest opening for Mollywood in 2026. It comfortably surpassed Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies (3.4 crore) to claim the second spot. For those who don’t know, the first installment opened at 1.4 crore. So, if a comparison is made, the sequel has scored 239.28% higher.
Take a look at the top Mollywood openers of 2026 (net):
- Aadu 3 – 5.95 crore
- Vaazha 2 – 4.75 crore
- Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies – 3.4 crore
- Valathu Vasathe Kallan – 1.1 crore
Set for a solid opening weekend
Vaazha 2 has opened to positive reviews from critics, and initial word of mouth has also been favorable. Speaking about the rating on BookMyShow, it is 9.6 out of 10 (7.7K+ votes). With such a reception, it is heading for a strong collection during the 4-day extended opening weekend. It is expected to score well over 20 crore net in the first 4 days.
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