‘Kesari Chapter 2’ box office collection day 2: Akshay Kumar, Madhavan's courtroom drama witnesses a growth, inches towards Rs. 20 crore mark

‘Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh,’ starring Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan and Ananya Panday, has been the talk of the town right from the word go. And it appears the film is living up to the hype. The period drama, which opened with a decent number at the box office, maintained a strong hold on its first Saturday.
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According to Sacnilk, ‘Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh’ made Rs. 7.75 crore on Friday, which was its opening day. Then on its first Saturday, which marked day 2 for the movie, saw slight growth, the box office collection of Rs. 9.50 crore. With these numbers, the total box office collection of the film currently stands at Rs. 17.25 crore.
On April 19, 2025, ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ saw an overall 25.78% Hindi occupancy. The morning shows saw a decent footfall with 11.68% occupancy, which rose to 22.91% in the afternoon. Thereafter, the evening and night shows saw better stats with 26.83% and 41.71% occupancy, respectively.
As far as the occupancy in the regions is concerned, the maximum numbers were seen in Chennai with 56.00%, and close behind was Bengaluru with 43.25%. In the third spot is
Hyderabad with 37.75% occupancy, while NCR followed behind with 29.25% and Pune with 27.75%.
The period drama ‘Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh,’ sees Akshay Kumar as C. Sankaran Nair, the fearless lawyer who challenged the British Raj in his pursuit of justice for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Alongside him, R. Madhavan is seen portraying the role of Advocate Neville McKinley, while Ananya Panday takes on the character of Dilreet Gill.
With a rating of 3.5, an excerpt from TOI's review from 'Kesari Chapter 2' reads - "The tight narrative is anchored by Akshay Kumar, who shines as the brilliant and courageous Sankaran. R Madhavan is equally formidable, delivering a controlled yet intense performance. Ananya Panday, as Sankaran’s co-counsel Dilreet Gill and a catalyst in the legal battle, is impactful. Her portrayal blends realism with nervousness as she takes on the mighty Empire—transforming from a hesitant first-timer in court to a fiery cross-examiner in a key sequence."
The movie has received glowing reviews on X following its special screening before release. Social media was flooded with praise, with many lauding both the film and the outstanding performances of the cast. Netizens went as far as to say the movie deserved a national award, highlighting its exceptional quality. The overwhelming positive feedback has set high expectations ahead of its official release, creating a buzz among audiences and critics alike.