Dharma Productions’ highly anticipated court drama Kesari Chapter 2 with Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday is set to hit the screens this Friday, April 18, 2025. In wake of the success of Sunny Deol’s Jaat, the movie will further enhance the theatre market. Trade pundits forecast an opening within the area of ₹9–11 crore from the domestic box office.
With a running time of 2 hours and 15 minutes, the movie has been awarded an ‘A’ certificate, which may somewhat restrict its overall reach. Yet, the excitement for Kesari Chapter 2 continues unabated, courtesy its engaging trailer, emotive teaser, and a robust promotional campaign spearheaded by Dharma Productions. Advance bookings have begun and are picking up steady pace, particularly in metro cities.
From portraying history to standing where it happened.
Team #KesariChapter2 at #JallianwalaBagh.
In cinemas this Friday, worldwide. pic.twitter.com/dfs2onWAtA
— Dharma Productions (@DharmaMovies) April 15, 2025
High Hopes Pinned on Word-of-Mouth
Kesari Chapter 2 is a word-of-mouth and critical reception-driven film that relies extensively on word-of-mouth and positive reviews. Set in the wake of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the courtroom struggle headed by Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair, the film has already touched the hearts of early audience members. Special shows have elicited overwhelmingly positive response, with accolades pouring in for its hard-hitting dialogues, emotionally charged courtroom drama, and powerful storytelling.
Akshay Kumar and R. Madhavan, who play competing lawyers in the movie, are being showered with praise for their outstanding performances and charged-up screen presence. The movie is also being touted as a turning point in the career of Akshay Kumar, who is on a roll at the box office. After his recent success Sky Force, Kesari Chapter 2 may be his second-largest opening in years.
Looking to the future, Akshay’s next movie release, Housefull 5, is scheduled for release on June 6, and industry folks are already counting on it being a blockbuster hit.