The Kerala Story 2 crossed INR 20 crore by Day 6. That is a solid number for a small-budget film, but here is the weird part: the audience reaction is completely split. Some people are calling it a masterpiece, while others are dismissing it entirely. There is almost no one in the middle. Usually, box office trends are about marketing or reviews. But this time, the division feels deeper. It feels like the audience is operating on two different frequencies. If we look at the current planetary patterns, this makes perfect sense. Here is why the planets are making this release so polarising. 

Rahu is Pushing People to Extremes

Right now, the astrological influence of Rahu is incredibly strong. In astrology, Rahu is the planet of obsession, extremes, and smoke-and-mirrors. It is known to push everything to the edge. When a film releases under a heavy Rahu influence, it triggers divided thinking among the audience. People feel an urge to pick a side instantly. You either think The Kerala Story 2 is the most important film of the year, or you decide it is absolutely not for you. This destroys the general audience. 

Rahu eliminates that casual curiosity and this explains why the box office is behaving the way it is: the yes crowd showed up immediately (giving us that INR 20 crore), but the ‘no’ crowd stayed completely away. Rahu creates a wall that stops the film from crossing over to a wider, neutral audience.

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Mercury Stress Is Making Everyone Interpret It Differently

Mercury is another major factor. This planet rules communication, logic, and how we interpret information and currently, it is both retrograde and combust. This creates a situation where people cannot agree on what they are seeing. It creates an effect in which a viewer watches a dialogue scene and hears a powerful truth. Another viewer watches the exact same scene and hears manipulation. Neither person is right. Their brains are just processing the information through different filters because Mercury is scrambling the signal. This is why you might see wild swings in reviews or X arguments where people seem to be talking about two different movies. The confusion is the result of the astrological atmosphere.

Pisces Season Means Emotions, Not Logic

We are also deep in the Pisces season. Pisces is a water sign governed by deep emotions, dreams, and projection. When audiences watch a film during a strong Pisces transit, they feel it intensely rather than analysing it. Pisces makes us project our own personal stories and fears onto the screen, creating a massive divide. If the film taps into your personal fears, you will feel deeply moved. If it conflicts with your personal values, you will feel deeply offended. There is no objective viewing in the Pisces season. This is why Kerala Story 2 is getting such intense emotional reactions rather than technical critiques. The audiences are reacting to how the film aligns with their own internal emotional state.

Saturn Is Making Audiences Demand More

While Rahu and Pisces are creating noise, Saturn is sitting in the background acting as the teacher. Saturn in Pisces is a pattern that demands substance and structure. It is the reality check planet and it is the reason why hype often flattens after the opening weekend. It makes the audience ask tough questions. If the storytelling feels uneven or if the direction by Kamakhya Narayan Singh doesn’t feel grounded enough for the audience’s taste, Saturn restricts the film’s growth. It puts a cap on the excitement. This planet doesn’t care about controversy; it cares about quality. 

Ketu in Leo Means Star Power Doesn’t Automatically Work

Finally, we have to look at Ketu in Leo. Leo is the sign of the performer and Ketu is the planet of detachment. When Ketu is in Leo, the audience becomes detached from star worship. In the past, having talented names like Aishwarya Ojha, Aditi Bhatia, or Ulka Gupta on the poster or the legacy of the first film might have been enough to guarantee a good opening week. But Ketu changes the rules. It makes the audience sceptical. If a performance feels like a performance, Ketu makes the audience disconnect. This energy strips away the glamour. It means that Kerala Story 2 can’t rely on the reputation of the franchise. Under Ketu’s gaze, the film has to stand entirely on its own. 

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So, is The Kerala Story 2 a hit or a flop? Astrology suggests that it is not the right question. The real story is that the film was released during a perfect stormy planetary climate. Rahu is splitting the crowd into extreme, Mercury is confusing the message, Pisces is making everything emotional and Saturn is demanding perfection. The result? A box office performance that is respectable but undeniably lower than expectations. In the end, the planets don’t lead to success or failure, but they can certainly explain the divide.

Ask Agastyaa how planetary transits are influencing your choices this season