Director Sudipto Sen
· Cast Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani
· Released May 5, 2023
Worldwide
₹283 Cr India nett
Gross collection
India Nett
₹283 Cr
After GST
Overseas
₹₹77 Cr
International gross
Budget
₹15 Cr
Production cost
Boxoffy VerdictAll-Time Blockbuster
The Kerala Story is classified as an All-Time Blockbuster — Boxoffy's highest verdict, reserved for films that permanently altered the commercial landscape of Indian cinema. With ₹283 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹15 Cr, representing a 1887% return on production cost, it belongs to a small elite of films that transcend their release year and enter the cultural record. An All-Time Blockbuster does not just recoup costs — it redefines what a successful film can be.
Financial AnalysisBox Office vs Budget
The Kerala Story was reportedly made on a budget of ₹15 Cr. Against that investment, the film collected ₹283 Cr India nett — a 18.9x multiple on production cost and a 1887% return on the reported budget. Worldwide gross reached ₹283 Cr, including overseas contribution of ₹-50.94 Cr.
Break-even at the Indian box office typically requires approximately 1.5x the production budget once prints, advertising and distribution costs are factored in — placing the break-even threshold for The Kerala Story at roughly ₹23 Cr India nett. The film cleared this threshold, resulting in the All-Time Blockbuster verdict.
The Kerala Story is classified as a All-Time Blockbuster by Boxoffy. The film collected ₹283 Cr India nett against a reported budget of ₹15 Cr. The film was commercially profitable.
The Kerala Story collected ₹283 Cr India nett at the box office, with a worldwide gross of ₹283 Cr India nett. The India nett figure represents collections after GST extraction, as reported by Box Office India and cross-referenced with Sacnilk and Pinkvilla.
The Kerala Story released in 2023 and is likely available on major Indian streaming platforms. Check Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and SonyLIV for current availability, as OTT rights shift periodically.
The Kerala Story was directed by Sudipto Sen. The 2023 Hindi film earned a All-Time Blockbuster verdict at the Indian box office, collecting ₹283 Cr India nett.