Akshay Kumar returns to the big screen with Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, a historical courtroom drama set to release on April 18, 2025.
Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and produced by Dharma Productions, Cape of Good Films, and Leo Media Collective, the film also stars R. Madhavan, Ananya Panday, and Regina Cassandra.
This spiritual sequel to the 2019 film Kesari delves into the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919. Akshay Kumar portrays Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair, a distinguished lawyer and statesman who challenged the British Empire’s actions in court. Nair’s courageous legal battle against the British Crown sought justice for the victims of the massacre, making it a pivotal moment in India’s struggle for independence.
Sir C. Sankaran Nair was a prominent figure in India’s history, serving as the Advocate-General of Madras and a member of the Viceroy’s Executive Council. He was also elected president of the Indian National Congress in 1897. His unwavering commitment to civil rights and justice played a significant role in challenging colonial rule and advocating for Indian self-governance.
Kesari Chapter 2 promises to shed light on this lesser-known chapter of India’s freedom movement, highlighting the power of legal resistance against oppression.