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Kesari Chapter 2

Kesari Chapter 2

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The 2025 Indian Hindi-language historical courtroom drama Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh was produced by Cape of Good Films, Leo Media Collective, and Dharma Productions under the direction of Karan Singh Tyagi. The premise of this spiritual follow-up to Kesari (2019) is based on Raghu and Pushpa Palat's book The Case That Shook The Empire, which revolves around C. Sankaran Nair and the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.[8] Starring in the movie are Ananya Panday, R. Madhavan, and Akshay Kumar.

Plot: The film follows C. Sankaran Nair (Akshay Kumar), a distinguished Indian barrister and member of the Viceroy’s Council, initially tasked by the British to investigate the massacre, expecting a report in their favor. As Nair uncovers the horrific truth of General Reginald Dyer’s ordered slaughter of unarmed civilians in Amritsar, his conscience drives him to sue The Crown and Dyer for genocide, challenging the British Empire’s narrative.
 
Aided by a young revolutionary, Pargat Singh (Krish Rao), and a determined law student, Dilreet Gill (Ananya Panday), Nair faces off against Neville McKinley (R. Madhavan), a jaded Anglo-Indian lawyer with a personal vendetta, appointed to defend the British. The intense courtroom battle exposes the colonial suppression of truth and media manipulation, while Nair’s pursuit of justice sparks a surge of patriotic resistance.

 

Release Date

18-04-2025

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Drama

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Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh is a 2025 Hindi historical courtroom drama directed by Karan Malhotra. The film revisits the tragic 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre through the lens of lawyer C. Sankaran Nair, portrayed by Akshay Kumar, who challenges the British Empire in court.​
 
The narrative centers on C. Sankaran Nair's legal battle to expose the atrocities committed during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Akshay Kumar leads as Nair, with R. Madhavan playing a significant role in the latter half of the film. Ananya Panday also features in a supporting role.​
 
 
Positive Aspects:
 
Engaging Courtroom Drama: Critics have lauded the film's courtroom sequences, praising the gripping narrative and the director's ability to blend historical events with drama. ​
 
Performances: While Akshay Kumar's portrayal of Nair has received mixed reviews, R. Madhavan's performance has been highlighted as a strong point, especially in the film's second half. ​
 
Cinematic Highlights: The depiction of the massacre and the film's opening and closing scenes have been described as powerful and emotionally resonant. ​
 
 
Criticisms:
 
Historical Accuracy: Some reviewers have pointed out that the film takes creative liberties with historical facts, suggesting that it should be viewed more as an entertaining drama than a factual recounting. ​
 
Pacing Issues: A few scenes in the film have been noted to feel slow, potentially affecting the overall engagement.
 
 
"Kesari Chapter 2" offers a dramatized retelling of a pivotal moment in India's history, focusing on the legal aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. While it may not serve as a precise historical account, the film delivers compelling courtroom drama and noteworthy performances. Viewers interested in historical narratives with a blend of drama might find it engaging.​



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