Box Office March 6: The Kerala Story 2 Holds Steady; Hoppers, Mrithyunjay Open Slow

The Indian box office witnessed a mixed Friday as new releases such as Hoppers, Mrithyunjay, and Charak: Fair of Faith arrived in theatres on March 6, 2026. Meanwhile, the already running The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond managed to maintain a steady hold at the box office despite facing competition from the new releases.

Here is a detailed look at how these films performed on Friday, March 6, 2026.

The Kerala Story 2 Box Office Collection (Day 8)

The controversial sequel The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond continued its theatrical run with a steady performance. On Day 8, the film earned ₹2.50 crore, taking its total India collection to ₹25.40 crore.

The film recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 11.71% on Friday. While the numbers are moderate, the movie has managed to sustain audience interest due to ongoing discussions and debates surrounding its subject matter.

Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, the film stars Aditi Bhatia, Ulka Gupta, and Aishwarya Ojha in the lead roles. The film explores sensitive socio-political themes, which has contributed to both its publicity and controversy.

Hoppers Box Office Collection (Day 1)

The Hollywood animated adventure Hoppers made its debut in Indian theatres on March 6 but registered a slow opening.

Directed by Daniel Chong, the film collected ₹0.55 crore on its first day across all languages in India.

The movie recorded an overall English occupancy of 8.77% on Friday. Show-wise occupancy was:

• Morning shows: 3.95%
• Afternoon shows: 7.23%
• Evening shows: 8.09%
• Night shows: 15.79% (highest)

The animated film features voice performances by Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, and Dave Franco among others.

The film is expected to see improved collections over the weekend, particularly from family audiences and children.

Mrithyunjay Box Office Collection (Day 1)

The Telugu thriller Mrithyunjay also opened in theatres on Friday but started its run with modest earnings.

According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film collected ₹75 lakh on its opening day.

It recorded an overall Telugu occupancy of 19.85%, which is slightly better compared to other new releases but still below expectations for a regional thriller.

Directed by Hussain Sha Kiran, the film stars Sree Vishnu and Reba Monica John in the lead roles.

The story revolves around a young crime reporter who begins investigating a series of mysterious accidents. As he digs deeper, he suspects that the incidents may actually be carefully planned murders, setting the stage for a gripping investigative thriller.

Charak: Fair of Faith Box Office Collection (Day 1)

The Hindi thriller drama Charak: Fair of Faith had the weakest opening among the new releases.

The film collected ₹10 lakh on Day 1 with an overall Hindi occupancy of 5.38%, indicating a slow start at the box office.

Directed by Amarnath Jha and Shiladitya Moulik, the film explores the dark side of a traditional ritual that demands extreme physical endurance and devotion from its followers.

The film features Anjali Patil, Sahidur Rahaman, Subrat Dutta, and Shashi Bhushan in key roles.

Box Office Summary

Overall, Friday, March 6, delivered mixed results at the Indian box office:

• The Kerala Story 2 maintained a steady hold despite competition.
• Hoppers and Mrithyunjay opened modestly and will rely on weekend growth.
• Charak: Fair of Faith had a slow start and faces an uphill battle.

The Saturday and Sunday collections will be crucial in determining whether the new releases can gain momentum and challenge the hold of The Kerala Story 2 at the box office.