The buzz is real! Let’s dive into everything we know about Kesari’s highly anticipated sequel.
Kesari (2019) was a blockbuster, earning ₹200+ crore worldwide. Its gripping tale of bravery made it a fan favourite among patriotic films. Fans will have to wait and see if Kesari 2 box office outperforms the former film.
This time, the film centers on the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, focusing on legal redress under British rule.
Akshay Kumar portrays C. Sankaran Nair, the fearless lawyer who took the British Empire to court after Jallianwala Bagh.
R. Madhavan as Neville McKinley, the British Crown’s defense advocate, Ananya Panday as the woman lawyer Dilreet Gill who works with C Sankaran Nair, played by Akshay Kumar. Kesari 2 has been directed by Karan Singh Tyagi.
The official Kesari Chapter 2 teaser, released on March 24, 2025, crossed 40 million views across YouTube and social media within its first 24 hours, making it one of the most‑viewed Bollywood teasers of the year
As per the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the film’s run time is 135 minutes and 6 seconds (2 hours, 15 minutes) and Kesari 2 has received an 'A' rating.
Kesari 2 will be released on April 18, 2025, coinciding with the week that the unfortunate Jallianwala massacre occured in Amritsar on April 13, 1919 during the British rule in India.
Kesari 2 is expected to collect Rs. 7.5-Rs. 8 cr opening on day 1. Several trade analysts predic the film's growth over the extended weekend through word-of-mouth reviews would determine its overall performance.