Akshay Kumar’s Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh continues to show resilience at the box office as it enters its sixth day of release. The courtroom drama, which hit theaters on April 18, 2025, coinciding with the Good Friday holiday, has garnered Rs 37.75 crore in its first five days and is maintaining a decent hold in early Day 6 trends.
A Star-Studded Courtroom Drama
Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, Kesari Chapter 2 is a spiritual successor to the 2019 war epic Kesari. While the first installment focused on the 1897 Battle of Saragarhi, this sequel shifts to a gripping legal narrative set in the aftermath of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
The film stars Akshay Kumar as Justice C Sankaran Nair, a key historical figure who challenged British authority following the massacre. R. Madhavan portrays Advocate Neville McKinley, while Ananya Panday plays Dilreet Gill, adding an emotional dimension to the courtroom-centric narrative.
Box Office Performance So Far
On Day 5, the film earned Rs 4.50 crore, boosted in part by a special discount movie ticket offer. With the offer now concluded, early Day 6 box office trends suggest that the film is holding reasonably well, despite returning to regular ticket prices and facing the weekday slump. A clearer picture will emerge based on footfall reports later in the day.
So far, Kesari Chapter 2 has managed to stay strong despite competition from other releases, including the Punjabi-language hit Jaat, which continues to pull regional crowds.
Production and Reception
Produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape of Good Films, Kesari Chapter 2 blends powerful historical storytelling with courtroom drama. It is based on the acclaimed book The Case That Shook the Empire, and critics have praised the film for its strong performances and relevant socio-political themes. As it approaches its second weekend, all eyes are on whether the film can sustain its momentum and push closer to the coveted Rs 50 crore mark.
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Now Playing in Theaters
Kesari Chapter 2 is currently running in cinemas across India. Tickets can be booked online or at your nearest theater. If historical dramas with a legal twist interest you, this might be the weekend watch you’re looking for.
