PremiumKesari Chapter 2: Release date, character guide, plot, OTT platform, and more about historical courtroom drama
Kesari Chapter 2, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, will hit theatres in April 2025. The cast of the film features Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R. Madhavan in lead roles.
Last Updated: 03.08 PM, Apr 16, 2025
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh will narrate lawyer C. Sankaran Nair's legal battle against the British Empire to uncover the truth behind the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The film has been garnering a lot of attention due to its engaging historical plot. As the release date is near, here is everything you need to know about Kesari Chapter 2.
When and where to watch Kesari Chapter 2
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh will hit theatres on April 18. Get ready to experience the untold story of the massacre that you have not read in history books.
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Kesari Chapter 2 character guide
In Kesari Chapter 2, Akshay Kumar will be seen playing the role of lawyer, C. Sankaran Nair. R. Madhavan will portray Neville McKinley, a lawyer for the British Crown. On the other hand, Ananya Panday will play lawyer Dilreet Gill, who will support and fight against injustice with Nair.
Apart from them, Regina Cassandra will play Nair's wife, Palat Kunhimalu Amma. The cast also features Simon Paisley Day, Alexx O'Nell, Steven Hartley, and others.
The film 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.
Kesari Chapter 2 plot
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh will focus on the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre and lawyer C. Sankaran Nair's legal battle against the British Empire to uncover the truth behind the genocide. Nair, a lawyer and former President of the Indian National Congress, fought to expose the British government's role in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
The plot is based on the book The Case That Shook the Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat. The film will also highlight the rise of Indian nationalism and the struggle for independence from British rule.
Kesari Chapter 2 OTT platform
The courtroom drama will hit theaters on April 18 and it is reported that the film will be available for streaming on JioHotstar after its theatrical run.
Meanwhile, the film received an A (Adult) rating from CBFC. The runtime of Kesari Chapter 2 is 135 minutes and 6 seconds, which means 2 hours, 15 minutes, and 6 seconds.
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