The Times Of India | Apr 18, 2025 , 23:50:14 IST

Kesari 2 Movie Review & Release Live update: Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan and Ananya Panday starrer expected to open at Rs 7-8 crore on day 1

Akshay Kumar returns to the silver screen with the film 'Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh', which hit the cinemas today on April 18, 2025. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, this historical courtroom drama centers on the fearless lawyer C. Sankaran Nair, portrayed by Akshay Kumar, who fights the British Empire to reveal the truth about the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.The film also stars R Madhavan as the British lawyer Neville McKinley and Ananya Panday in a key role as lawyer Dilreet Gill, who supports the fight against injustice alongside Nair. 'Kesari Chapter 2' is a spiritual sequel to Akshay's 2019 film 'Kesari' and is based on the book 'The Case That Shook The Empire' by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat.Ahead of its release, the film held a special screening in Delhi attended by political leaders and dignitaries, where Akshay Kumar requested the audience to avoid distractions like phone use to fully appreciate the film. Early reviews have praised Akshay Kumar’s performance as his finest yet, highlighting the film’s emotional depth and patriotic message.According to Sacnilk, advance ticket sales have been modest but promising, with Rs 3 crore collected including blocked seats. Driven by the film’s strong content and patriotic appeal, 'Kesari Chapter 2' promises to be a stirring, thought-provoking drama honoring a pivotal chapter in India’s struggle against colonial injustice.
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