Akshay Kumar is gearing up for the release of his much-anticipated film Kesari Chapter 2, co-starring Ananya Panday and R Madhavan. The film, based on real historical events, is set to release on April 18, 2025. In anticipation of the release, the makers dropped a new poster featuring Akshay Kumar as a Kathakali dancer, and it quickly went viral on social media, sparking intense reactions from fans.
Akshay Kumar’s Powerful Message
Akshay Kumar shared the striking poster on Instagram, where he is seen dressed as a Kathakali dancer. In his caption, he emphasized the symbolic significance of his look: “This is not a costume. It’s a symbol — of tradition, of resistance, of truth, of my nation.” He further explained that his character, C Sankaran Nair, didn’t fight with a weapon but took on the British Empire through the law, with “fire in his soul.” The caption continued: “This 18th APRIL, we bring you the court trial they never taught in textbooks. #KesariChapter2 #SankaranVsTheEmpire.” Fans flooded the comments with excitement, with many declaring “Akshay ka comeback time agaya” and expressing their eagerness for the film’s release.
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The Story and Cast of Kesari Chapter 2
In the movie, Akshay Kumar portrays Sir C Sankaran Nair, a courageous lawyer who fought a landmark legal battle against the British Empire in the 1920s following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. His character faces off against R Madhavan, who plays a lawyer defending the British. Ananya Panday portrays a female lawyer who defies stereotypes by advocating for Indians amidst a sea of male lawyers. The film brings to light the struggles of Indians fighting for justice under British rule.
Film Details and Book Inspiration
Kesari Chapter 2, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, is based on The Case That Shook the Empire, a book by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat. The story reveals the real details of one of the longest and most significant trials in history, shedding light on India’s fight for independence and the atrocities committed by the British in India.
