- Kesari Chapter 2 grosses ₹15 crore globally on Day 1, outperforming Jaat.
- Katrina Kaif calls it a “beautifully told untold story” in her glowing review.
- Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday earn praise for powerful performances.
Katrina Kaif took to Instagram to praise Kesari Chapter 2. She called it a powerful retelling of a vital but overlooked chapter in Indian history. She lauded the performances of Akshay Kumar and R. Madhavan, describing them as “terrific.” She also showed love for the debutant director Karan Singh Tyagi and the production teams behind the film.
The film opened on April 18, 2025. Despite a lukewarm start to the morning shows, it gained momentum by evening thanks to strong word-of-mouth and overseas performance.
Kesari Chapter 2: Akshay Kumar’s Courtroom Drama Gains Ground with Katrina Kaif’s Endorsement
Kesari Chapter 2 dramatizes the untold courtroom battle led by C. Sankaran Nair against the British Empire following the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Akshay Kumar steps into the role of Nair, supported by R. Madhavan as British counsel Neville McKinley, and Ananya Panday as the emotionally invested Dilreet Gill.
The film had a modest domestic opening but benefitted from strong overseas performance, especially in the UK and Canada. This helped it cross the ₹15 crore global mark. It surpassed Sunny Deol’s Jaat but still trailed Akshay’s earlier release, Sky Force.
Katrina Kaif’s endorsement was shared via Instagram Stories, adding a fresh wave of attention. Her words—“An untold story told so beautifully”—were reshared by Akshay and Karan Johar. This amplified the buzz and attracted fans who value celebrity reviews.
With strong performances and a compelling historical narrative, the film is expected to pick up momentum over the weekend. If positive word-of-mouth continues, Kesari Chapter 2 could become one of Akshay’s most respected films in recent years.
With a solid start and industry-wide praise, Kesari Chapter 2 is shaping up to be a meaningful cinematic tribute to India’s forgotten heroes. It is backed by star power and strong storytelling.
“An untold story told so beautifully…” – Katrina Kaif
