The historical drama ‘Kesari Chapter 2’, starring Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R Madhavan, is set to release on OTT. The film, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, is based on the book ‘The Case That Shook The Empire’ and focuses on C Sankaran Nair’s fight against the British Crown in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre case. ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ will be available on JioHotstar starting June 13. The platform announced the release date on social media, highlighting the story’s focus on the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh incident.
The film received praise from celebrities and politicians, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who acknowledged C Sankaran Nair’s contributions. Akshay Kumar shared Prime Minister Modi’s video on Instagram, emphasizing the importance of remembering the heroes of the freedom struggle. The film also features Regina Cassandra, Simon Paisley Day, Alexx O’Nell, Amit Sial, Mark Bennington, and Krish Rao. Prior to the release, Akshay Kumar shared behind-the-scenes photos, calling the movie a reminder of the sacrifices made for freedom.
