India, Feb. 28 -- After much back and forth, a late-night High Court hearing, and a dramatic reversal of a stay on release, The Kerala Story 2 finally hit the screens on Saturday, one day after its scheduled release date. The buzz the film generated through controversy over the last two weeks had convinced many of its potential to open well at the box office, just as its predecessor had. However, upon release, the film's fate tells a rather different story.

The Kerala Story 2 released in theatres on Saturday, 28 February, after the Kerala High Court lifted the stay on its release. The film's start has not been as per expectations, with morning shows across India registering just 6-7% occupancy. According to trade insiders, The Kerala Sto...