Kesari 2 Movie Release Date,Cast,Story & Budget
If you were moved by Kesari back in 2019, get ready — Kesari Chapter 2 is here, and it’s taking the story in a bold, new direction. This time, it’s not a battlefield drama but a gripping courtroom story based on real events — and yes, Akshay Kumar is back, delivering one of his most powerful performances yet.
Who’s in the Cast?
- Akshay Kumar as C. Sankaran Nair
- R. Madhavan as Adv. Neville McKinley
- Ananya Panday as Dilreet Gill
- Regina Cassandra as Palat Kunhimalu Amma
- Simon Paisley Day as General Reginald Dyer
- Alexx O’Nell as Lord Chelmsford
The cast, paired with Karan Singh Tyagi’s direction, promises a film that balances drama, history, and emotion beautifully.
Storyline
Unlike the first Kesari, which told the story of the Battle of Saragarhi, this sequel dives into the aftermath of one of India’s darkest tragedies — the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
The film focuses on the lesser-known but incredibly inspiring story of C. Sankaran Nair, a lawyer who dared to take on the British Empire in court after the massacre.
Akshay Kumar plays Nair, and the movie follows his brave legal battle to expose the truth and demand justice for innocent lives lost. It’s based on the book The Case That Shook the Empire by Raghu and Pushpa Palat — and from the early buzz, it’s a story that truly hits hard.
When is Kesari Chapter 2 Releasing?
Mark your calendars! Kesari Chapter 2 is officially hitting theatres on April 18, 2025. The runtime is around 2 hours and 15 minutes — perfect for a focused, gripping historical drama.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Movie Title | Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh |
| Genre | Historical Drama, Courtroom Drama |
| Release Date | April 18, 2025 |
| Director | Karan Singh Tyagi |
| Based On | The Case That Shook The Empire (Book by Raghu & Pushpa Palat) |
| Main Plot | C. Sankaran Nair’s legal battle against the British Raj after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre |
| Lead Actor | Akshay Kumar as C. Sankaran Nair |
| Supporting Cast | – R. Madhavan as Adv. Neville McKinley – Ananya Panday as Dilreet Gill – Regina Cassandra as Palat Kunhimalu Amma – Simon Paisley Day as General Dyer – Alexx O’Nell as Lord Chelmsford |
| Production Companies | Dharma Productions, Cape of Good Films, Leo Media Collective |
| Music | Shashwat Sachdev |
| Cinematography | Debojeet Ray |
| Editor | Nitin Baid |
| Runtime | 135 minutes (2 hours 15 minutes) |
| Language | Hindi |
| Certification | Certified by CBFC |
| Early Review Highlights | – “Akshay Kumar’s finest performance” – “A powerful, emotional must-watch” |
| Audience Buzz | Strong anticipation, especially among history and patriotic movie fans |
