On April 18, 2025, Kesari Chapter 2, featuring Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, graced the movie screens. With Amritsar’s Jallianwala Bagh massacre as its main theme, this film resonated deeply with audiences and was universally appreciated. It garnered favorable comments from critics and enjoyed a successful run at the box office. Now, get ready for its OTT debut, and it’s coming sooner than you think!
When and where to watch Kesari Chapter 2
Characters of Kesari Chapter 2
Akshay Kumar portrayed Sir C. Sankaran Nair in Kesari Chapter 2, where he assumed the role of a lawyer resisting the British and General Dyer following a brutal massacre. Ananya Panday took on the character of Dilreet Gill, a crucial female lawyer whose skills significantly influenced Nair’s decision to oppose the British. Her acting abilities in the film were widely praised as one of her best performances to date.
In this rephrased version, actor R. Madhavan took on the character of Neville McKinley, a tenacious lawyer who sided with General Dyer in a legal battle against Sir C. Sankaran Nair. Despite ending up on the losing side, his performance was commendable and impactful.
Kesari Chapter 2’s global theatrical run
Under the guidance of Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, Kesari Chapter 2 met with favorable responses from viewers, leading to a successful run at the box office. The film debuted on April 18 and ultimately concluded its global box office journey with earnings totaling Rs 142 crore.
Approximately 108.50 billion rupees (after deducting 90.25 billion rupees) was raised from the domestic markets, while around 33.50 billion rupees (gross) was contributed by international territories, which is roughly equivalent to USD 3.9 million.
In case you missed watching this film in theatres, here’s your chance to witness it again on OTT.
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2025-06-11 12:23