Kesari Chapter 2 Cast & Crew
- Akshay Kumar as C. Sankaran Nair
- R. Madhavan as Neville McKinley, the opposing counsel
- Ananya Panday as Dilreet Gill, a law student aiding Nair
- Regina Cassandra as Parvathy Nair, Sankaran’s wife
- Simon Paisley Day as General Reginald Dyer
- Alexx O’Nell as Lord Chelmsford
Kesari chapter 2 Budget
Akshay Kumar‘s Kesari Chapter 2 was made on an estimated budget of ₹150 crore. The film was shot across multiple locations, including Mumbai, IIT Roorkee, Rewari Junction railway station, Red Fort, and Delhi University.
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language historical courtroom drama directed by Karan Singh Tyagi. The film stars Akshay Kumar as C. Sankaran Nair, a lawyer who challenges the British Empire to uncover the truth behind the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
About Kesari chapter 2
Kesari Chapter 2 has received a mix of praise and critique from audiences and critics alike. The film, starring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, is a courtroom drama centered around C. Sankaran Nair’s legal battle against the British Empire following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
The film is based on the book The Case That Shook the Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat. It follows Sankaran Nair, a distinguished barrister who initially investigates the massacre for the British but later sues the Crown and General Reginald Dyer for genocide. The intense courtroom battle exposes colonial suppression and media manipulation, while Nair’s pursuit of justice sparks a surge of patriotic resistance.
Kesari chapter 2 box office & worldwide collection
Akshay Kumar‘s Kesari Chapter 2 has earned ₹3.43 crore at the box office Day 6, bringing its total collection to ₹42.94 crore in India. Worldwide, the film has crossed ₹56.60 crore.
Despite a strong opening weekend, the film has seen a weekday slowdown, with collections dropping below ₹4 crore for the first time on Wednesday. However, it has still outperformed several of Akshay’s recent films, including Mission Raniganj and Sarfira.
Watch the Trailer
Kesari chapter 2 box office records
If the box office reports turned out to be true, Kesari Chapter 2 is expected to become Ananya’s 4th highest opener after Student Of The Year 2, Dream Girl 2 and Pati Patni Aur Woh. On the other hand, Kesari Chapter 2 is likely to become the seventh highest Good Friday opener after Baaghi 2, Housefull 2, 2 States, Himmatwala, Crew and Rocky Handsome.
Overall, Kesari Chapter 2 is a must-watch for history buffs and fans of courtroom dramas, offering a compelling look at a lesser-known chapter of India’s fight for justice. Have you seen it yet? What’s your take?