Overview

• Kesari Chapter 2, starring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, hit theaters on April 18, marking the 106th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
• The film, directed by debutant Karan Singh Tyagi, is based on the book 'The Case That Shook The Empire' and dramatizes lawyer C. Sankaran Nair's defamation case against the British Crown.
• Advance bookings surpassed ₹3 crore, with early screenings receiving standing ovations and praise for the film’s screenplay, emotional depth, and historical significance.
• Akshay Kumar urged audiences not to miss the first 10 minutes of the film, emphasizing their importance in setting the tone of the story.
• Critics and fans have lauded the performances, particularly Akshay Kumar’s portrayal of Nair, with many calling it National Award-worthy, and Ananya Panday’s surprising growth as an actor.