Kesari Chapter 2 Trailer: Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan bring Jallianwala Bagh aftermath to life

The much-anticipated historical drama Kesari Chapter 2 has finally unveiled its gripping trailer, offering a deeper look into the untold story of the aftermath of the brutal Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar.

The film, backed by Dharma Productions, brings together Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday for the first time.

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A Battle Against the British Empire

In Kesari Chapter 2, Akshay Kumar portrays Sir C Sankaran Nair, the fearless lawyer who waged an ‘unprecedented battle’ against the British empire in the 1920s following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. His character takes on R Madhavan, who plays a British lawyer defending the colonial rulers. Meanwhile, Ananya Panday steps into the role of a trailblazing female lawyer challenging gender stereotypes and advocating for justice amid a predominantly male courtroom.

The trailer highlights the immense struggle faced by Indians who dared to challenge British injustices, shedding light on their resilience despite facing ridicule and oppression. The film is set against the backdrop of one of India’s darkest chapters in history and aims to bring to life the courtroom drama that played a pivotal role in exposing British atrocities.

Inspired by a Landmark Case

Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, Kesari Chapter 2 is based on the book The Case That Shook the Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat. An excerpt from the book’s synopsis reveals the significance of the real-life trial depicted in the film:

“The widely reported trial – one of the longest in history – stunned a world that finally recognized some of the horrors being committed by the British in India. Through reports of court proceedings along with a nuanced portrait of a complicated nationalist who believed in his principles above all else, The Case That Shook the Empire reveals, for the very first time, the real details of the fateful case that marked the defining moment in India’s struggle for Independence.”

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Release Date and Production

Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh is produced by Dharma Productions, Cape of Good Films, and Leo Media Collective. Originally slated for release on March 14, 2025, the film is now set to hit theatres on April 18, 2025.