A courtroom drama based on the real-life legal battle led by C. Sankaran Nair after the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. He takes the British Empire to task in London, aided by Dilreet Gill, facing off against British legal defenders like Neville McKinley.
Kesari chapter 2 Trailer Highlights, Release date, cast and platform
Released on April 3, 2025, the trailer took social media by storm. A fiery courtroom scene where Akshay Kumar hurls the lines and dialogues that sparked headlines, excitement, and controversy. The trailer promises an emotional ride through betrayal, resistance, and justice.
Key moments include Akshay picking up a kada and intense verbal duels with R. Madhavan’s character
Film Overview
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh is a 2025 Hindi-language historical courtroom drama directed by Karan Singh Tyagi. A spiritual sequel to Kesari (2019), it draws inspiration from the book The Case That Shook the Empire, recounting Justice C. Sankaran Nair’s pursuit of legal justice following the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
In 2019, Akshay Kumar delivered one of his most stirring performances in Kesari. Fast forward to 2025, and the legacy of that spirit continues in Kesari Chapter 2, a spiritual sequel that shifts the battlefield from dusty forts to British courtrooms—this time fighting with law and truth as weapons.
On April 18 2025, kesari 2 was released in the theaters, marking the 106th anniversary of the tragedy at Jallianwala Bagh. After receiving much love and support in the theaters, the movie was a hit, which earned over ₹45 cr domestically in its first week; Monday saw a 62% drop, but positive word-of-mouth kept momentum.
Kesari 2 is now streaming on OTT platforms from 13 june 2025, exclusively on JioHotstar. Upon its JioHotstar debut, it was praised for its ‘compelling narrative, intense courtroom moments, and strong performances.’ Audiences loved Akshay’s portrayal, demanding a National Award. A criticism emerged that the absence of a Telugu dub upon OTT release disappointed non-Hindi viewers
Cast
Akshay Kumar successfully played the role of Justice C. Sankaran Nair, who was a fearless Indian judge who challenged the British Empire after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. R. Madhavan played the role of Neville McKinley, a powerful British barrister who represents the Crown in court. Ananya Panday as Dilreet Gill, a law student who stood by Sankaran Nair in the fight for justice. Regina Cassandra as Parvathy Nair played the role of C. Sankaran Nair’s wife, supporting his emotional and moral journey.
