Fri Apr 18 04:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Akshay Kumar’s “Kesari Chapter 2” Opens to Rave Reviews and Strong Box Office
**Mumbai, India –** Akshay Kumar’s “Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh” has premiered to overwhelmingly positive early reviews and a strong box office start, generating considerable buzz in the Indian film industry. The film, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, shifts the focus from the original “Kesari” to the legal battle following the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Kumar portrays C. Sankaran Nair, the lawyer who courageously challenged the British Empire, alongside R. Madhavan as the opposing counsel and Ananya Panday in a supporting role. Based on the book “The Case That Shook the Empire,” the film recounts a crucial, yet often overlooked, chapter of India’s struggle for independence.
Advance bookings reached approximately ₹3 crore, and early box office tracking indicates a promising opening. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh hailed the film as “outstanding,” describing it as “powerful, hard-hitting, and gripping.” Other critics and audience members echoed similar sentiments, praising the performances and the film’s emotional impact. Industry figures like Sunil Shetty and Rana Daggubati also lauded the film, with Daggubati announcing plans to release a Telugu version.
The film’s premiere was attended by numerous Bollywood celebrities and political dignitaries. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri praised the film’s powerful message. Akshay Kumar himself urged audiences to experience the film without interruption, emphasizing the importance of the opening scenes.
Despite its critical acclaim and promising start, it remains to be seen how “Kesari Chapter 2” will perform at the box office in the coming days, particularly considering the concurrent release of other films. However, early indicators suggest a strong possibility of box office success.
First Piper 