‘So Powerful!’: 12th Fail Actress Medha Shankr Lauds Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday’s Kesari Chapter 2
Kesari Chapter 2, starring Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R Madhavan, has been receiving widespread acclaim from both fans and critics since its theatrical release last week. The gripping courtroom drama has struck a chord with audiences, and now celebrities are joining the chorus of praise, celebrating the film’s powerful storytelling and performances.
Among them is 12th Fail actress Medha Shankr, who recently shared her appreciation for the film on social media.
12th Fail actress Medha Shankr praises Akshay Kumar's Kesari Chapter 2
Taking to her Instagram Stories, Medha posted the official poster of Kesari Chapter 2 and wrote, “So powerful, truly packs a punch! Congratulations to the entire team for such an impactful film." She tagged the film’s lead actors — Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R Madhavan — as well as debut director Karan Singh Tyagi and producer Karan Johar. Ananya later reshared Medha’s post on her own Instagram.
About Kesari Chapter 2
Kesari Chapter 2 continues its successful run at the box office. The film, directed by first-time filmmaker Karan Singh Tyagi, tells the compelling story of Indian lawyer C. Sankaran Nair and his fight for justice following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Akshay Kumar leads the narrative as Nair, while Ananya Panday portrays Dilreet Gill, and R Madhavan plays British officer R. Neville McKinley.
The film has already earned glowing reviews from stars like Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal, Suniel Shetty, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Ramesh Taurani, and Sunny Kaushal.
Varun Dhawan also shared his admiration for the film on Sunday by posting a still from the courtroom sequence, calling it a “powerful film" that deeply moved him. “Love watching it in the theatres. Congratulations Amritpal Bindra, #karan Ananya Panday, u were very good. R Madhavan, loved u sir and Akshay Kumar—your passion and hard work shine in this," Varun wrote.
Medha Shankr's work front
As for Medha Shankr, after her breakout performance in 12th Fail, she’s gearing up for her next big project — a detective comedy co-starring Sunny Kaushal and Nimrat Kaur. The film is being produced by Laxman Utekar in collaboration with T-Series, with an official announcement expected soon.
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