Kesari Chapter 2 Movie Review: ‘Kesari Chapter 2’, an engaging courtroom drama already creating waves, marks Akshay Kumar’s return to the big screen. Released on April 18, 2025, the film is directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and delves into the aftermath of the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919. A spiritual successor to ‘Kesari’ (2019), this powerful sequel explores the legal battle led by C. Sankaran Nair against the British Empire. Based on the book “The Case That Shook The Empire” by Raghu and Pushpa Palat, the film is both dramatic and emotional, vividly bringing to life an untold chapter of Indian history.
Netizens respond to the ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ review
Positive reviews of the movie have been saturating social media, and audiences have not hesitated to express their enthusiasm about it. One user on X commended the film’s blend of power and patriotism, writing, “Kesari Chapter 2 is a cinematic explosion of patriotism, power & pride! Unmissable performance by @Akshay Kumar @R_Madhavan direction by @karansingh_tyagi. This is how epic sequels are made! #Kesari Chapter2 #5StarCinema #MustWatch”
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— puneet singh (@puneetkn11) April 18, 2025
Kesari Chapter 2 is a cinematic explosion of patriotism, power & pride!Unmissable performance by@Akshay kumar@r madhavan direction by@karan singh tyagi.This is how epic sequels are made!#KesariChapter2 #5StarCinema #MustWatch
Netizens have praised the film’s incredible sights and engaging storyline, calling it a “must-see for every Indian.” A user wrote, “With its stunning visuals & captivating storyline, #Kesari Chapter2 is a must-watch for every Indian.”
With its stunning visuals & captivating storyline, #KesariChapter2 is a must watch for every Indian. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
— 🇮🇳 Arpan Akki 🚩 (@StanceAKki) April 18, 2025
Book your tickets ASAP#AkshayKumar #KesariChapter2review pic.twitter.com/EMOLcUJyOj
‘Kesari Chapter 2’ has been praised often on social media, indicating that it has been a heartwarming film for many fans. Another person commented, “#Kesari Chapter 2 deeply impacted me. It’s a powerful and emotionally stirring film that brings the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre to the big screen with heartbreaking realism.”
#KesariChapter2Review : ⭐⭐⭐⭐#KesariChapter2 left a deep impact on me. It's a powerful and emotionally stirring film that brings the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre to the big screen with heartbreaking realism. pic.twitter.com/2LFcCOnoYC
— Vivek Mishra (@actor_vivekm89) April 18, 2025
Bringing History to the Big Screen
‘Kesari Chapter 2‘ is a film that seeks to shed light on an essential but sometimes disregarded period of Indian history. Important turning points in the nation’s struggle for independence were the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the ensuing legal dispute.
In an encouraging tweet, a Delhi viewer said, “A neutral audience from Delhi urges everyone to watch #Kesari Chapter2 at your nearest cinemas to know about the horrifying untold story of Jallianwala Bagh.”
A neutral audience from Delhi urges everyone to must watch #KesariChapter2 at your nearest cinemas to know about the horrifying untold story of Jallianwala Bagh.#AkshayKumar #RMadhavan pic.twitter.com/yrEU1o9UEs
— 𝐀-𝐊 (@IAmitAk_) April 17, 2025
R. Madhavan, who portrays Nair’s opposing attorney, Neville McKinley, and Ananya Panday, who plays Dilreet Gill, join Akshay Kumar. Their performances give the movie more depth and allow audiences to see the feelings and hardships of the characters. Alexx O’Nell plays Lord Chelmsford, Simon Paisley Day plays General Reginald Dyer, and Regina Cassandra plays Palat Kunhimalu Amma.
The box office performance of “Kesari Chapter 2”
‘Kesari Chapter 2’ was making waves at the box office before it was released. Trade tracker Sacnilk said the movie made Rs. 3 crore from selling more than 50,000 advance tickets. This remarkable number demonstrates the enthusiasm for the film. The movie is already on course for a successful run at the box office, with Rs. 1.84 crore of the Rs. 3 crore arriving from ordinary reservations. The film’s premiere on Good Friday, a national holiday, only increased its momentum.
