Kesari 2 Box Office Collection: Kesari Chapter 2 is not just a film, it is a haunting reminder of a brutal chapter in India’s fight for freedom, where innocent lives were mercilessly taken in cold blood. Based on the book The Case That Shook the Empire, the movie follows advocate C. Sankaran Nair (Akshay Kumar), who dared to stand against the British rulers in 1919. Hired to whitewash the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, Nair instead exposed the horrifying truth behind General Dyer’s merciless firing on peaceful civilians, giving voice to the silenced and seeking justice for a nation scarred forever.
Total Box Office Collection Day-wise Report
- Week 1 – Rs 46.10 Cr
- Week 2 – Rs 28.65 Cr
- Week 3 – Rs 8.60 Cr
- Day 22 – Rs 0.60 Cr
- Day 23 – Rs 1.15 Cr
- Day 24 – Rs 1.70 Cr
- Day 25 – Rs 0.65 Cr
- Day 26 – Rs 0.60 Cr (Rough Data)
- Day 27 – Rs 0.12 Cr (Estimate)
Kesari Chapter 2 Telugu Release Date
Following its strong performance in the Hindi belt, the producers, Dharma Movies, have announced that the Telugu-dubbed version will hit theaters on May 23, 2025. The announcement was made by Asian Suresh Entertainment, highlighting the film’s powerful story of justice and resilience. This release aims to capture the Southern audience, leveraging the pan-India appeal of Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan.
Story & Cast
Kesari Chapter 2 follows C. Sankaran Nair, a brave Indian barrister who challenges the British Empire after the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Hired to produce a report favoring the British, Nair instead exposes the brutal firing on peaceful civilians ordered by General Dyer. Alongside young advocate Dilreet Gill, he fights in court against British lawyer Neville McKinley, seeking justice for the innocent victims and revealing a dark chapter of India’s freedom struggle.
Akshay Kumar plays C. Sankaran Nair, the determined barrister fighting for truth. R. Madhavan portrays Neville McKinley, the British lawyer defending General Dyer’s actions. Ananya Panday is Dilreet Gill, a young lawyer supporting Nair’s cause. Regina Cassandra appears as Nair’s wife, Palat Kunhimalu Amma, while Simon Paisley Day plays General Reginald Dyer, responsible for the massacre.
