Kesari Chapter 2

Kesari Chapter 2 

Kesari Chapter 2

​​Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh (2025) is a powerful historical courtroom drama that delves into one of India's darkest chapters. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the film stars Akshay Kumar as C. Sankaran Nair, a principled barrister who dares to challenge the British Empire by seeking justice for the victims of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

As Nair confronts colonial authorities in a gripping legal battle, he is supported by the young and determined law student Dilreet Gill, portrayed by Ananya Panday, while R. Madhavan takes on the role of the formidable British advocate Neville McKinley. 

The narrative unfolds with intense courtroom confrontations, exposing the brutal realities of colonial oppression and the resilience of those who stood against it. Released on April 18, 2025, to coincide with the massacre's 106th anniversary, the film has been lauded for its compelling performances and its unflinching portrayal of a pivotal moment in India's struggle for independence.

Movie Details:

Directed by	:	Karan Singh Tyagi
Written by	:	Amritpal Singh Bindra, Akshat Ghildial, Sumit Saxena
Based on	:	The Case That Shook The Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat
Produced by	:	Hiroo Yash Johar, Aruna Bhatia, Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Amritpal Singh Bindra, Anand Tiwari
Starring	:	Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, Ananya Panday
Narrated by	:	Vicky Kaushal
Cinematography	:	Debojeet Ray
Edited by	:	Nitin Baid
Music by	:	Shashwat Sachdev, Kavita Seth, Kanishk Seth
Production companies	:	Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, Cape of Good Films
Distributed by	:	Dharma Productions
Release date	:	18 April 2025
Running time	:	135 minutes
Country	:	India
Language	:	Hindi
Budget	:	₹150 crore
Box office	:	est. ₹91.77 crore

Cast:

•  Akshay Kumar as Justice Chettoor Sankaran Nair

• Ananya Panday as Dilreet Gill

• Regina Cassandra as Parvathy Nair, Sankaran's wife

• Simon Paisley Day as General Reginald Dyer

• Alexx O'Nell as Lord Chelmsford

• Amit Sial as Tirath Singh

• Mark Bennington as Michael O'Dwyer

• Sammy Jonas Heaney as Harold Laski

• Steven Hartley as Judge McArdie

• Krish Rao as Pargat Singh

• Rohan Verma as Jaan Nisar

• Alexandra Moloney as Martha Stevens

• Jaipreet Singh as Kirpal Singh

• Luke Kenny as Appeal Court Judge

• Atul Kumar as Crown's lawyer

• Masaba Gupta as a dancer in the song "Khumaari" (special appearance)

• Vicky Kaushal as the narrator (voiceover)

Reviews:

Akshay Kumar delivers one of the most emotionally charged and powerful performances of his career in this gripping historical drama. The film stands as a stirring tribute to one of the most tragic yet pivotal events in India’s struggle for independence, the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. 

R. Madhavan adds depth and gravitas to the narrative with a grounded and impactful portrayal, while Ananya Panday takes audiences by surprise with a remarkably mature and nuanced performance that marks a turning point in her career.

Director Karan Singh Tyagi deserves special recognition for his sensitive and authentic handling of this crucial chapter in history. His storytelling is both hard-hitting and respectful, blending fact with cinematic intensity to ensure the audience remains emotionally invested throughout. 

The cinematography captures the haunting atmosphere of the time, while the background score heightens the emotional weight of every scene.

This film doesn’t just inform it evokes, inspires, and stays with you long after the credits roll. A must-watch for every Indian, it reminds us of the massacre that shocked the nation.

References:

1. Kesari Chapter 2

2. Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh

3. Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh

4. Kesari Chapter 2 Continues Steady Run On Wednesday