Kesari Chapter 2 Box Office: Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan’s Historical Drama Picks Up Steam With ₹17.92 Crore In Two Days
Kesari Chapter 2 box office: 'Kesari Chapter 2', starring Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan, is off to a strong start at the domestic box office. The historical courtroom drama, which hit theatres on Friday, has raked in ₹17.92 crore nett in just two days, as confirmed by the makers on Sunday.
The film, which also features Ananya Panday in a pivotal role, explores the lesser-known story surrounding the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Directed by debutant filmmaker Karan Singh Tyagi and backed by Dharma Productions, 'Kesari Chapter 2' brings to light a significant chapter from India’s freedom struggle.
Kesari Chapter 2 box office report
The production house shared the box office figures via X (formerly Twitter), offering a day-wise breakdown: the film opened with ₹7.84 crore on Friday and jumped to ₹10.08 crore on Saturday.
“A case that shook the empire. A film that's shaking the box office. Book your tickets now. #KesariChapter2 in cinemas now, worldwide,” read the caption from Dharma’s official post.
About Kesari Chapter 2
The film is based on the book 'The Case That Shook the Empire', co-authored by Raghu Palat—C. Sankaran Nair’s great-grandson—and Pushpa Palat. It revisits the 1924 defamation trial where Nair, a fearless lawyer and former President of the Indian National Congress, was sued by Michael O’Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab. Nair had openly criticised British atrocities in his book, which included a scathing account of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Kesari Chapter 2 review
With a gripping narrative rooted in real events and a powerful cast, 'Kesari Chapter 2' appears to be resonating with audiences. ABP Live's review of the film reads, "Calling Kesari Chapter 2 a “film” doesn’t quite do it justice. It’s an immersive experience that grips you from the very first frame. You don’t just watch the pain of the Jallianwala Bagh victims—you feel it. Their screams echo in your ears. You share the same fury that burned inside Sankaran Nair. The film doesn’t let go—not for a second. This is not the kind of movie where you check your phone midway."
Read the full review here.
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