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Kesari Chapter 2 Debuts with Strong Advance Bookings and Positive Fan Reactions

The historical courtroom drama, led by Akshay Kumar, revisits the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and opens on the tragedy's 106th anniversary.

Ananya Panday, Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan in Kesari 2
Akshay Kumar attended screening of Kesari Chapter 2.
Akshay Kumar and Vicky Kaushal at Kesari Chapter 2 screening
The repeated interruptions by the photographers irked Kajol.

Overview

  • Nearly 57,000 advance tickets have been sold nationwide, grossing approximately ₹2–3 crore, with over 4,400 shows scheduled for the opening day.
  • Akshay Kumar emphasized the importance of the film's first 10 minutes, urging audiences not to miss the pivotal beginning.
  • Early fan screenings in Delhi and Mumbai have garnered praise for the film's powerful screenplay and performances.
  • Public polls predict a ₹15–20 crore opening day, reflecting high anticipation for the film's release on the Good Friday holiday.
  • Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and based on the book 'The Case That Shook The Empire,' the film dramatizes C. Sankaran Nair's legal battle against the British Crown post-Jallianwala Bagh massacre.