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Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh

  • 2025
  • 2h 13m
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Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh (2025)
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After learning the truth behind the brutal massacre at the Jallianwala Bagh, C Sankaran Nair, a member of the Viceroy's Council, sets out to challenge the Crown and the military general resp... Read allAfter learning the truth behind the brutal massacre at the Jallianwala Bagh, C Sankaran Nair, a member of the Viceroy's Council, sets out to challenge the Crown and the military general responsible.After learning the truth behind the brutal massacre at the Jallianwala Bagh, C Sankaran Nair, a member of the Viceroy's Council, sets out to challenge the Crown and the military general responsible.

  • Director
    • Karan Singh Tyagi
  • Writers
    • Amritpal Singh Bindra
    • Akshat Ghildial
    • Sumit Saxena
  • Stars
    • Akshay Kumar
    • Madhavan
    • Ananya Panday
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    13K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,172
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    • Director
      • Karan Singh Tyagi
    • Writers
      • Amritpal Singh Bindra
      • Akshat Ghildial
      • Sumit Saxena
    • Stars
      • Akshay Kumar
      • Madhavan
      • Ananya Panday
    • 202User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Akshay Kumar
    Akshay Kumar
    • C. Sankaran Nair
    Madhavan
    Madhavan
    • Adv. Neville McKinley
    Ananya Panday
    Ananya Panday
    • Dilreet Gill
    Regena Cassandrra
    Regena Cassandrra
    • Parvathy Nair
    Simon Paisley Day
    Simon Paisley Day
    • General Dyer
    Steven Hartley
    Steven Hartley
    • Judge McCardie
    Amit Sial
    Amit Sial
    • Tirath Singh
    Alexandra Moloney
    Alexandra Moloney
    • Martha Stevens
    Jaipreet Singh
    • Kirpal Singh
    Anthony
    • Colonel Smith
    Mark Bennington
    Mark Bennington
    • Michael O' Dwyer
    Alexx O'Nell
    Alexx O'Nell
    • Lord Chelmsford
    • (as Alexx O' Nell)
    Topher Collins
    • Bar Council Chairman
    Carl A. Harte
    Carl A. Harte
    • William Hunter
    • (as Carl Harte)
    Luke Kenny
    Luke Kenny
    • Appeal Court Judge
    Atul Kumar
    Atul Kumar
    • Crowns Lawyer
    Greggory
    • Dyer's Father
    Sohan Bandopadhyay
    • Lawyer Chittranjan Das
    • Director
      • Karan Singh Tyagi
    • Writers
      • Amritpal Singh Bindra
      • Akshat Ghildial
      • Sumit Saxena
    • All cast & crew
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    7MuviFan73

    Akshay on fire!

    The story is about Jallianwala Bagh massacre which took place on 13 April 1919. It further highlights the lawyer who fought against British against the same incidence, His name was C. Sankaran Nair played by Akshay here. Sankaran first was a decorated British lawyer but later changed his ways.

    After watching the trailer I expected a lot more. The movie is a court room drama. There is no much of entertainment. I however liked Akshays acting. It was top notch. The music gets along well with the movie.

    While the movie progressed I was unclear how many of the victims were managed to be saved. I further felt the storyline involving the saved ones as witnesses would have been great but the show was different.

    Final Verdict: The movie is a court room drama. Content though serious there's not much of it. Entertainment slightly lacks. Akshays is on fire. It's not as great as trailer portrays. Do watch it if you want to know some facts about Indian History in form of a film.
    10singhabhineet

    Well Crafted ..Akshay Kumar Performance

    Best British type movie after Lagan.. Outstanding Performances.. And That Teri Mitti Sequence Was Awesome .#AkshayKumar entry in the court with O Shera Bgm wow

    Powerful, Hard-hitting, Engaging, Thrilling. This is what #KesariChapter2 is. A terrific watch. #AkshayKumar delivers a ROARINGGGGGG performance. Watch out for his intensity in the final scenes. Shook the entire theatre.

    Ananya, Madhavan, GeneralDyre & the little young sikh boy are so bloody good in #KesariChapter2!!! Both deserving of Best Supporting Actors!!!

    @ananyapandayy

    ActorMadhavan . Superb writing direction by #KaranSinghTyagi, dialogues by #SumitSaxena & Editing by #NitinBaid!!!
    8AashishS-19

    Blend with Emotions and powerful performance.

    Kesari Chapter 2 starts off at a measured pace, taking its time to lay the emotional groundwork, but as the story unfolds, it grips you with intensity and depth. The performances by the senior actors are nothing short of brilliant, delivering every moment with authenticity and power. A special mention must be made of the actor portraying General Dyer - he was absolutely phenomenal, embodying the character with chilling precision. And a round of applause for Ananya Panday, who truly surprised and impressed with her nuanced performance. Though the beginning may feel slow, the emotional buildup pays off beautifully, making it a truly worthwhile and impactful watch.
    9mayanklouteriya

    Hard Hitting & Emotionally Charged - Itsbymayank

    Jalia wala Bagh incident was a genocide but crown(British Army) destroy's or tired to destroy every evidence so thats why they were not newspaper, nowhere.

    Here C. Sankaran Nair (Akshay kumar) Jumps in and here court trial starts

    you can see the detailing of every fact.

    Hard work of the writer and director's hard work on screen.

    Every court hiring shows that we are done, nothing can help, now how the story will go ?

    Every court date there is something new..

    akshay tried his best and same with R Madhvan.

    Teer te taaj Song is perfectly fits on that situation.

    When i saw trailer and ananya on that. I was like what she'll do but for the very first time Ananya Pandey performed well. Keep it up.

    Go watch it and tell everyone to watch it. Brilliantly made. Touched me.

    Both Butchers of Jalia wala bagh Died (one was shot dead by SARDAR UDDHAM SINGH & another was Killed by Karma(Illness))

    At the end I wanted more from the movie but I Loved it.

    Review of KESARI CHAPTER 2

    by itsbymayank Mayank bharat bhushan Louteriya.
    9spolley-16429

    Truely Masterpiece

    This is a true story on our Indian History & one of the Finest & also quality making film. Akshay Kumar performance is Brilliant, Madhaban & Ananya also too good.

    Movies first 10 minutes don't miss, that time amazing & brilliant picturised.

    This is Akshay Kumar best performance till date I think, Madhavan always good & Ananya Pandey also good performance with Mr. Dyre is Brilliant aso.

    Akshay Kumar entry scene pure Goosebumps & also his one remarkable & stunning dance with costume.

    This is National Award winning fim & Akshay Kumar Performance also.

    One word for film it's pure MASTERPIECE.

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      At the film's grand premiere in Delhi on 15 April 2025, Akshay Kumar urged the audience to put away their phones and focus on the film's dialogues, further adding that trying to check Instagram in between would be a humiliation for the film.
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      Akshay Kumar doesn't sound like A Malayali though his character is a Malayali.

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    • Release date
      • April 18, 2025 (Ireland)
    • Countries of origin
      • India
      • Ireland
    • Languages
      • Hindi
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Шафран 2
    • Production companies
      • Cape of Good Films
      • Dharma Productions
      • Leo Media Collective
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      • $1,232,060
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 13m(133 min)
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • IMAX 6-Track

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