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Kesari Chapter 2 Opens Strong with ₹15 Crore Worldwide on Day 1

The historical courtroom drama on the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre garners praise for its performances and emotional depth.

Kesari Chapter 2 worldwide box office collection day 1: Akshay Kumar plays a lawyer in the historical drama.
Kesari Chapter 2 box office collection day 1: Akshay Kumar plays C Sankaran Nair in this film.
Ananya Panday, Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan in Kesari 2
Akshay Kumar attended screening of Kesari Chapter 2.

Overview

  • Kesari Chapter 2, starring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, earned ₹7.5 crore domestically and ₹15 crore globally on its opening day.
  • The film, directed by debutant Karan Singh Tyagi, dramatizes lawyer C. Sankaran Nair's legal battle against the British Raj after the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
  • Positive word-of-mouth and strong performances, particularly by Akshay Kumar, have boosted evening show attendance after a slow start in morning screenings.
  • The film is based on the book 'The Case That Shook The Empire' and coincides with the 106th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy.
  • Critics and audiences have praised the gripping screenplay, emotional resonance, and standout performances, with some calling it Akshay Kumar's best work to date.