One of 2025’s most awaited historical dramas, Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, is all set to hit the big screen on April 18, 2025. Starring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday in lead roles, the film has already generated buzz through its intense trailer and patriotic soundtrack. Now, the advance booking numbers reflect the anticipation building around this sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Kesari.
Advance Booking Update: Kesari Chapter 2 Off to a Strong Start
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, advance bookings for Kesari Chapter 2 opened on Wednesday, and the response has been encouraging:
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Tickets Sold | 4,034 |
| Gross Collection | Rs 12.65 lakh |
| Total Showings | 1,948 |
| Avg. Ticket Price | Below Rs 250 |
| Top Performing Region | Delhi-NCR (₹15.36 lakh with 30.89 lakh blocked seats) |
Other metro cities like Bengaluru and Mumbai are also showing promising numbers, each recording ₹1.48 lakh+ in early bookings.
The Story: A Forgotten Hero Comes Alive
Directed by debutant Karan Singh Tyagi, Kesari Chapter 2 moves beyond the Battle of Saragarhi to explore another powerful chapter in India’s freedom struggle. The film sheds light on C. Shankaran Nair, a renowned lawyer and freedom fighter who challenged British rule in the wake of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
The film is based on the acclaimed book “The Case That Shook the Empire”, authored by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat, Nair’s great-grandson and granddaughter-in-law.
Star Cast
- Akshay Kumar as C. Shankaran Nair
- R. Madhavan in a prominent legal role
- Ananya Panday as a fierce journalist
- Regina Cassandra, Simon Paisley Day, and Alexx O’Nell in key supporting roles
Akshay Kumar Message on Freedom
Earlier this year, Akshay Kumar took to Instagram to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for honoring the legacy of Chettur Sankaran Nair:
“Thank you Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji for remembering the great Chettur Sankaran Nair ji… Our Kesari Chapter 2 is a humble effort to remind everyone that we must never take our freedom for granted.”
