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Just a day ahead of its theatrical release, Kesari Chapter 2 received a glittering welcome with a star-studded screening in Mumbai. The film, featuring Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan and Ananya Panday in pivotal roles, is set to hit the big screen on April 18. The red carpet saw a host of Bollywood celebrities in attendance, including Suhana Khan, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Rasha Thadani, Kajol, Harshvardhan Rane among several others.

Netflix India unveiled its upcoming slate at the APAC showcase in Tokyo, highlighting diverse Indian stories. Rajkummar Rao and R. Madhavan headline the 2025 releases, including romantic dramas, crime thrillers, and comedies. The lineup features "Aap Jaisa Koi," "Inspector Zende," and "Toaster," showcasing Netflix's commitment to expanding its Indian content offerings across multiple languages and genres.

R. Madhavan has lauded 'Kesari 2' director Karan Singh Tyagi for his guidance and support during filming, celebrating Tyagi's birthday with a heartfelt message and behind-the-scenes photos. Dharma Productions also honored Tyagi, who transitioned from a legal background, including Harvard Law, to direct the historical drama centered around the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, starring Ananya Panday and Regina Cassandra.

‘Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh,’ starring Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, has garnered significant attention. The film earned Rs. 7.75 crore on its opening day and witnessed growth on its first Saturday, collecting Rs. 9.50 crore, bringing the total to Rs. 17.25 crore. The movie saw highest occupancy rates in Chennai and Bengaluru.

As Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan and Ananya Panday starrer ' The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh', hit the theatres today, fans have expressed their admiration for the strong storyline and performance of the actors.

At the 'Kesari Chapter 2' premiere in Mumbai, Kajol snapped at paparazzi for interrupting her chat with Ananya Panday, telling them to “Calm down.” The event featured stars like Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan. The film, based on the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, highlights India’s fight for justice under British rule.

Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari Chapter 2' released today, April 18, 2025. The film explores the Jallianwala Bagh massacre aftermath. It showcases C. Sankaran Nair's legal battle against the British. Netizens praise the film's patriotism and performances. Akshay Kumar and R. Madhavan star in key roles. Advance bookings generated Rs. 3 crore.

Early Twitter reviews hail 'Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh' as a cinematic triumph, praising Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R Madhavan's performances. The film, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, depicts the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and C Sankaran Nair's legal battle. Viewers laud Kumar's career-best performance and the film's emotional depth.

Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari Chapter 2', a courtroom drama directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, has released worldwide, garnering positive early reviews. The film, starring R Madhavan and Ananya Panday, depicts the story of C. Sankaran Nair's legal battle against the British Empire after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Varun Dhawan praised 'Kesari Chapter 2' as a “powerful film,” applauding the performances of Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R. Madhavan. Producer Karan Johar shared his post with heart emojis. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the film highlights the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and has received widespread Bollywood acclaim.

Kesari Chapter 2, starring Akshay Kumar, earned ₹17.50 crore net in India and over $1 million overseas in two days, totaling ₹30 crore worldwide. The historical courtroom drama is the 7th highest-grossing Hindi film this year, surpassing Emergency and poised to cross ₹100 crore in its first week.

Akshay Kumar conveyed his sorrow regarding the Pahalgam attack. He condemned the violence against innocent tourists. Terrorists linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba opened fire, resulting in casualties. Security forces initiated an operation to find the attackers. Akshay Kumar's film, Kesari Chapter 2, was recently released. The film is based on the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and features R Madhavan and Ananya Panday.

‘Kesari Chapter 2,’ starring Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, has made a powerful debut, selling over 56,969 tickets and earning Rs. 3 crore in advance bookings. Released on Good Friday across 4,494 shows nationwide, the film delves into the courtroom drama following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Akshay Kumar portrays C.

'Kesari Chapter 2' which releases in theatres today, on April 18, had decent ticket sales in the advance bookings. But a lot will depend on spot bookings coming from positive word of mouth. The film may end up with a day 1 number of around Rs 7 to 8 crore.

Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan demonstrated respect for protocol at Mumbai's Kalina airport while promoting 'Kesari Chapter 2.' Kumar respectfully sought permission from a CISF officer before posing for photographers, and Madhavan cooperated with security by showing documents and explaining their presence. The actors' actions were praised online for valuing rules and setting a positive example.

Akshay Kumar's Kesari 2 has garnered Rs 29.25 crore in its first three days, outperforming several of his recent releases, though falling short of post-pandemic hits like Sky Force and Ram Setu. The film, praised for its serious tone and strong performances, is showing promise with stable word-of-mouth and robust overseas earnings, particularly in North America.

The first wave of reviews for Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh is looking promising, with several political leaders and public figures giving glowing feedback after a special screening held in New Delhi on Tuesday. The Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan starrer appears to have struck a patriotic chord, just ahead of its theatrical release on April 18.

R Madhavan believes "Kesari Chapter 2" will make the world realize what we as Indians are capable of doing.

Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra praised 'Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh' for shedding light on lesser-known aspects of India's freedom struggle. Following a special screening in New Delhi attended by BJP ministers, Mishra lauded Akshay Kumar's performance and thanked the filmmakers for revealing an unspoken truth.

Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari: Chapter 2', a biopic on C Sankaran Nair, is set to release on April 25, carrying forward patriotic themes from 'Kesari', which is available on Amazon Prime Video. Randeep Hooda has accused the makers of 'Kesari' of sabotaging his own film on the Battle of Saragarhi after he had already completed a significant portion of the shoot.