3 hours agoEntertainment
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4 SourcesKerala, India
thebalanced.newsVaazha 2 Becomes Fastest Malayalam Film to Cross Rs 100 Crore in Kerala
Vaazha 2, a Malayalam coming-of-age film directed by debutant Savin SA and featuring a fresh cast led by Hashir, has become the fastest Malayalam film to cross Rs 100 crore in Kerala, achieving this milestone in 16 days. The film, praised for its relatable themes and strong word-of-mouth, has also surpassed Rs 200 crore globally within 17 days. Following this success, the makers have announced Vaazha 3, which will feature an all-women lead cast and continue the franchise's focus on fresh talent.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
80%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 4 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group presents a largely neutral perspective focused on the film's commercial success and industry impact. Coverage highlights the achievements of a content-driven film without major stars, emphasizing fresh talent and audience reception. There is no evident political framing; instead, the narrative centers on entertainment industry milestones and future franchise plans.
Sentiment — Positive (80/100)
The overall sentiment across the articles is positive, celebrating Vaazha 2's box office records and audience appreciation. The tone is optimistic and appreciative, highlighting the film's unexpected success and the franchise's growth. There is no negative or critical sentiment present, reflecting enthusiasm for the film's achievements and upcoming sequel.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| hindustantimes | This Malayalam film with no big stars is the fastest to cross 100 crore in Kerala; beats Lokah and Thudarum | Center | Positive |
| oneindia | Vaazha 2 OTT Release Date: When Will New Malayalam Film Be Released Online? | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
oneindia broke this story on 18 Apr, 04:21 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1oneindia18 Apr, 04:21 pmVaazha 2 OTT Release Date: When Will New Malayalam Film Be Released Online?
- 2hindustantimes18 Apr, 05:15 pmThis Malayalam film with no big stars is the fastest to cross 100 crore in Kerala; beats Lokah and Thudarum
Lens Score breakdown
37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Location
- Kerala, India
- Sources analysed
- 4
- Last analysed
- 19 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- CroreMalayalam cinemaIndian rupeeKeralaComing-of-age storyBiju KuttanAlphonse PuthrenAju VargheseVijay (actor)Box officeSouth AsiaKalyani, West Bengal
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