Overview
- Kesari Chapter 2 earned ₹29.75 crore domestically and ₹49.75 crore worldwide in its first three days, boosted by a 30% growth on Sunday.
- The film opened on April 18 across 900 screens, with a targeted release strategy focusing on multiplexes and premium single screens.
- Directed by debutant Karan Singh Tyagi and produced by Dharma Productions, the film stars Akshay Kumar as lawyer C. Sankaran Nair, alongside R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday.
- Trade analysts credit the film’s success to Akshay Kumar’s star power, compelling content, positive word of mouth, and pre-release previews.
- Critics and audiences have praised the film’s emotional depth, courtroom drama, and performances, despite its fictionalized portrayal of historical events.