Akshay Kumar-led Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh continues its theatrical run with moderate momentum. Released on April 18, 2025, coinciding with Good Friday, the film entered its seventh day with a decent hold at the box office. As per mid-day trends, the film is witnessing a 7% drop in collections compared to Wednesday, signaling a relatively stable performance in the absence of any holiday boost.
On Day 6, the film earned ₹3.65 crore, taking its total collection to ₹41.85 crore. With today’s expected decline, Kesari Chapter 2 is likely to add another ₹3.4 crore approximately, bringing the week-one total to around ₹45 crore.
Star Cast and Direction
Directed by debutant Karan Singh Tyagi and backed by Dharma Productions, the film boasts a strong cast. Akshay Kumar portrays Justice C. Sankaran Nair, a key historical figure who took on the British Empire in court. R Madhavan plays Advocate Neville McKinley, while Ananya Panday takes on the role of Dilreet Gill, a determined young lawyer. Regina Cassandra also features in a significant role.
The film has generated curiosity for its courtroom sequences and historical relevance, dramatizing the lesser-known legal battle tied to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Box Office Prospects and Challenges
Despite carrying the weight of Akshay Kumar’s star power and a rich historical narrative, Kesari Chapter 2 has not performed at par with its predecessor, Kesari (2019), which was a commercial success. The expectations were higher, especially considering Akshay’s association with the original.
With no public holidays until Saturday, the film faces a challenging path ahead. The arrival of two new titles—Ground Zero and the re-release of cult comedy Andaz Apna Apna—on April 25 could affect its screen count and earnings going into the second weekend.
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Final Outlook
While Kesari Chapter 2 hasn’t set the box office ablaze, it has managed a respectable first-week run. With strong word-of-mouth and a loyal fanbase, the second weekend will be crucial in determining whether the film can cross the ₹60 crore mark or settle for a modest lifetime total.
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