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2 SourcesKerala, India
thebalanced.newsVaazha 2 Sets Kerala Box Office Record, Vaazha 3 Announced with Female Lead
Vaazha 2, a Malayalam comedy-drama released on April 2, has become the fastest film to cross 100 crore at the Kerala box office, achieving this milestone in 16 days and surpassing previous records held by Lokah Chapter 1 Chandra and Thudarum. Featuring a fresh cast led by Hashir, the film has attracted both young and family audiences, with strong word-of-mouth contributing to its success. The franchise's makers have announced Vaazha 3, which will feature an all-women lead cast and continue with writer Vipin Das.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
80%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles focus on the commercial success and creative aspects of the Vaazha film franchise without engaging in political discourse. They highlight achievements in the Malayalam film industry and the franchise's commitment to fresh talent and diverse storytelling, representing a cultural and entertainment perspective rather than political viewpoints.
Sentiment — Positive (80/100)
The overall tone across the articles is positive, emphasizing the film's record-breaking box office performance and audience appreciation. The coverage celebrates the franchise's growth and future plans, reflecting enthusiasm and optimism about its impact on Malayalam cinema.
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
- 2
- Last analysed
- 18 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- CroreKeralaMalayalam cinemaIndian rupeeKalyani, West BengalComedy dramaOver-the-top media serviceComing-of-age storyMalayalamBiographical filmBiju KuttanAlphonse Puthren
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