Kesari Chapter 2 OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Akshay Kumar's courtroom drama online
Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R. Madhavan's courtroom drama, Kesari Chapter 2, which hit cinemas in April, is now aiming for an OTT release!
Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday in Kesari Chapter 2
Last Updated: 12.45 PM, Jun 12, 2025
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh starring Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R. Madhavan has garnered positive reviews from fans and did decent work at the box office. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the film, which hit cinemas in April, is now aiming for an OTT release.
Kesari Chapter 2 OTT release date
| Movie | Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh |
| OTT Release Date | June 13 |
| OTT Platform | JioHotstar |
| Cast | Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, R. Madhavan |
Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R. Madhavan starrer Kesari Chapter 2 has been garnering a lot of attention ever since it was released in theaters. Now it's time to enjoy the film from the comfort of your home as it is set to land on JioHotstar on June 13. The streaming platform announced the OTT release date today, June 11. Take a look:
About Kesari Chapter 2
In the film, Akshay Kumar (Aitraaz) played the role of C. Sankaran Nair, the lawyer who fought against the British Empire to uncover the truth of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
R. Madhavan (Hisaab Barabar) played Neville McKinley, the British advocate defending General Dyer. On the other hand, Ananya Panday (Khaali Peeli) portrayed Dilreet Gill, a young advocate who assists Sankaran Nair.
This is a historical courtroom drama based on the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, focusing on lawyer C. Sankaran Nair's legal battle against the British Empire to uncover the truth. This film focuses on the efforts to hold General Reginald Dyer, the commander responsible for the Nair massacre, accountable.
Meanwhile, Kesari Chapter 2 is directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and produced by Karan Johar, Hiroo Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Aruna Bhatia, Adar Poonawalla, Anand Tiwari, and Amritpal Singh Bindra.
The OTTplay review for Kesari Chapter 2 stated that the film isn’t just a courtroom drama. This is an example of a strong commitment to bringing the appeal of film as an art form back to a minimum. "With Akshay Kumar donning the robe of Sankaran Nair, the film raises an objection against historical amnesia and sustains it with powerful performances," it further read.
Kesari Chapter 2 has garnered positive reviews from fans and critics. Fans praised Akshay, Ananya, and Madhavan's acting as well as the direction.
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