Kesari Chapter 2 (2025) – Full Movie Review, Cast, Storyline, Box Office, and OTT Release
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language historical courtroom drama directed by Karan Singh Tyagi. Unlike its predecessor Kesari (2019) which depicted battlefield valor, this spiritual sequel dives deep into legal resistance and justice in the aftermath of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
🎬 Plot Overview
Set in British-ruled India, the film follows the courageous story of Justice C. Sankaran Nair, a barrister and a member of the Viceroy’s Council. Tasked with investigating the brutal massacre at Jallianwala Bagh, he is appalled by the truth and decides to fight against the British Empire in court.
With the help of Dilreet Gill, a determined law student, and Pargat Singh, a fiery revolutionary, Nair confronts the British legal system. The courtroom drama intensifies as they go head-to-head with Neville McKinley, a cunning Anglo-Indian barrister, in a legal battle that questions colonial authority and demands justice for the innocent lives lost.
🎭 Cast
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Akshay Kumar as Justice C. Sankaran Nair
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R. Madhavan as Advocate Neville McKinley
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Ananya Panday as Dilreet Gill
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Regina Cassandra as Parvathy Nair
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Simon Paisley Day as General Reginald Dyer
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Alexx O'Nell as Lord Chelmsford
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Amit Sial as Tirath Singh
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Krish Rao as Pargat Singh
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Vicky Kaushal (Narrator – Voiceover)
🎶 Music
The music of Kesari Chapter 2 is powerful and emotional, composed by:
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Shashwat Sachdev
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Kavita Seth – Kanishk Seth
Popular Songs:
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"O Shera – Teer Te Taj" (Released April 12, 2025)
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"Kithe Gaya Tu Saaiyaan" (Released April 14, 2025)
Lyrics by Irshad Kamil.
📅 Release & Certification
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Theatrical Release Date: April 18, 2025 (commemorating the 106th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre)
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Runtime: 135 minutes
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CBFC Certification: Rated A (Adults)
💰 Box Office Collection
Despite a slow start, the movie gained momentum through strong word-of-mouth:
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Opening Week Collection: Over ₹80 crore
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Total Collection (as of May 4, 2025): ₹80.20 crore
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Week 3 Performance: Dropped significantly, collecting only ₹1 lakh on Day 16
📺 OTT Platform
Kesari Chapter 2 is set to stream on JioHotstar following its theatrical run, bringing this powerful story to digital audiences.
📝 Controversy
The film faced a plagiarism allegation from poet and YouTuber Yahya Bootwala, who claimed that one of his poems was used without credit. The matter was resolved amicably after discussions with the filmmakers.
🔮 What’s Next – Kesari Chapter 3
A sequel, Kesari Chapter 3, has already been confirmed. It will focus on Hari Singh Nalwa, the legendary commander-in-chief of the Sikh Khalsa army under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
🏁 Final Verdict
Kesari Chapter 2 is a compelling film that sheds light on India’s legal resistance against colonial oppression. With a stellar cast, stirring courtroom drama, and patriotic intensity, the film is a worthy successor to the original Kesari and an important historical reflection.
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