Akshay Kumar’s Kesari Chapter 2 has crossed Rs 17.25 crore net in India within two days of release. Including overseas earnings of over $1 million (Rs 8.3 crore+ gross), the film’s global total stands at Rs 30 crore+ gross. The courtroom drama is expected to breach the Rs 20 crore net mark in India by the third day.
Total Box Office Collection Report
As of today, 20th April 2025, the film Kesari Chapter 2 has made 23+ Cr in box office collection at indian theaters. Here’s the breakdown
- Day 1 – Rs 7.75 Cr
- Day 2 – Rs 9.75 Cr
- Day 3 – Rs 5.92 Cr (Estimate Data)
Storyline
Kesari Chapter 2 revisits the aftermath of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, focusing on C. Sankaran Nair’s legal battle against the British Empire. The film dramatizes Nair’s efforts to expose the truth behind the tragedy through courtroom confrontations and media advocacy.
Movie Cast
- Akshay Kumar as C. Sankaran Nair, the lawyer and former Indian National Congress president.
- R. Madhavan as Neville McKinley, the opposition lawyer.
- Ananya Panday as Dilreet Gill, Nair’s co-counsel.
Movie Review
Critics praise the film’s patriotic tone and impactful dialogues, particularly Akshay’s courtroom monologues. The handling of historical trauma and cheer-worthy dialogues have been highlighted, while audiences applaud the gripping narrative.
Rating on Different Platforms
As of today, 20th April 2025, Kesari 2 has an 8.7 rating out of 10 on IMDb plaftorm with more than 2K votes. Also on Book My Show, the movie has 9.4 rating out of 10 with more than 8.4K votes.
