Akshay Kumar Confirms Kesari 3: ‘We Are Thinking Of Making It On Hari Singh Nalwa'
The trailer of Akshay Kumar’s film 'Kesari 3' was released on Thursday. On the trailer launch, the actor confirmed the third installment of the Kesari franchise, shedding light on the historical figure it will center around. The actor shared that ‘Kesari 3’ will narrate the story of Hari Singh Nalwa, the formidable first commander-in-chief of the Sikh Khalsa Fauj, the military force of the Sikh Empire.
Akshay Kumar confirms Kesari 3
During the media interaction, Akshay expressed his excitement for the next chapter in the franchise. “We have to prepare for Kesari 3 now. Aaj subah hi baat karahe the iss baare mein. We are thinking of making it on Hari Singh Nalwa, what do you guys say? Punjab ka roop dikhaayenge sabko,” he said.
He also said, “I want to make 'Kesari 3 and 4'. There are so many chapters in Punjab and in the whole of India... I want to bring out the valour, the things which India does. I have done it earlier because our history books have been written according to the British. And I want to bring the actual history in front of people.”
About Hari Singh Nalwa
Hari Singh Nalwa was a legendary warrior who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh. He was instrumental in securing Punjab from Afghan invasions by defending the Khyber Pass and served as the governor of Kashmir, Hazara, and Peshawar. Nalwa’s victories in battles across Kasur, Sialkot, Attock, Multan, and beyond cemented his reputation as one of the most formidable military leaders of his time.
Akshay addresses the controversy over a dialogue in Kesari 2
At the event, Akshay Kumar also responded to discussions surrounding a particular dialogue in ‘Kesari 2’, where he used the ‘F word.’ Addressing the curiosity around it, the actor remarked, “Yes, I used this word. I am amazed to see that you noticed this, but the phrase ‘you are still a slave’ didn’t grab your attention. Wasn’t it a big gaali for you? Usse badi gaali aur kuch nahi ho sakti. I would have been happy if you would have said that they used the word ‘slave’ rather than you talking about ‘F you’. Aise time par, agar unhone goli bhi maar di hoti toh bhi chotta rehta.”
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About Kesari franchise
The original 'Kesari' (2019) depicted the valiant Battle of Saragarhi, where 21 Sikh soldiers of the British Indian Army faced 10,000 Afghan warriors in one of history’s most legendary last stands. The upcoming sequel, 'Kesari 2', shifts focus to the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the legal fight led by lawyer C. Sankaran Nair. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the film also stars R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday in key roles and is set for a theatrical release on April 18.
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