‘Kesari Chapter 2’, starring Akshay Kumar alongside Ananya Panday and R Madhavan, is making its way to OTT platforms. The film, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, is adapted from the book ‘The Case That Shook The Empire’ and tells the story of C Sankaran Nair’s struggle against the Crown following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The film will premiere on JioHotstar on June 13. JioHotstar’s promotional material emphasizes the untold truths about the Jallianwala Bagh incident.
Numerous celebrities and politicians expressed their support for the film, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who acknowledged C Sankaran Nair’s pivotal role. Akshay Kumar, via Instagram, echoed the importance of recognizing the contributions of the nation’s freedom fighters. The movie also features Regina Cassandra, Simon Paisley Day, Alexx O’Nell, Amit Sial, Mark Bennington, and Krish Rao. Preceding the premiere, Akshay Kumar shared behind-the-scenes images, highlighting the film’s significance in commemorating the fight for freedom.