Particle.news
Download on the App Store
3 ARTICLES
·
4d ago

Kesari Chapter 2 Earns ₹64.4 Crore in First Week as Director Defends Casting Choices

Director Karan Singh Tyagi addresses social media criticism of Ananya Panday's performance, highlighting audience appreciation and her extensive preparation for the role.

Akshay Kumar and Ananya Panday in Kesari Chapter 2
Karan Singh Tyagi talks about Ananya Panday's preparation for Kesari Chapter 2.
File photo

Overview

  • Kesari Chapter 2 has grossed ₹64.4 crore globally within six days of release, receiving positive audience feedback.
  • The film, a historical courtroom drama, follows Advocate C. Sankaran Nair's fight to expose the truth behind the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
  • Director Karan Singh Tyagi defended Ananya Panday's casting, citing her performance in 'Gehraiyaan' as inspiration and praising her dedication to the role of Dilreet Gill.
  • Ananya Panday underwent over a year of dialect training and observed proceedings at the Bombay High Court to prepare for her portrayal of a female lawyer.
  • Tyagi criticized the rise of toxic social media discourse and clickbait headlines, emphasizing the need to focus on constructive criticism and audience appreciation.