Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi (Bandish Bandits) is set to hit the big screen on April 18th. We have the powerful, outstanding, moving trailer!
Adapted from the book, ‘The Case That Shook The Empire’, written by Pushpa Palat and Raghu Palat, Kesari Chapter 2 presents an the story of the tragedy and the epic court case that was lost to time! Akshay Kumar steps into the powerful role of Sankaran Nair, a resolute lawyer who fearlessly took on the British Empire during one of India’s most turbulent colonial chapters. Joining him is Ananya Panday as Dilreet Gill, a determined and principled lawyer driven by an unyielding pursuit of justice. Meanwhile, R. Madhavan takes on the intriguing role of Neville Mckinley, who promises to be a formidable adversary, adding depth to the courtroom clash.
Akshay earlier said, “This is a very personal film. My father was born just opposite Jallianwala Bagh, in a street called Katra Ahluwalia. My grandfather witnessed all the tragic events that took place there. This makes it a very personal and important film for me.”
Adding: “We made this film out of anger, because as I heard the stories from my father and grandfather, and when Karan Tyagi, who directed the film, helped me understand the whole narrative—something truly moved me. Sankaran Nair, who fought the British in the courts, his grandson wrote a book that became the basis of this film. I want to thank him for writing this book, which told us about things we never knew before. We never knew about the case that Sankaran Nair fought, but in that court, he defeated a British judge. That was the only case we won in all those years.”
Set against the backdrop of India’s struggle against British colonial rule, the film is a study of a gripping legal battle exploring themes of justice, defiance, and resilience.
Karan Johar said, “We’re releasing this film in the same month in memory of those lives that were lost, the wounds that are still raw, and the sadness that engulfs Jallianwala Bagh even today. It is yet a film that asks the British Empire for an apology through the brave narrative of Sankaran Nair… This film is about the battle fought by Sankaran Nair versus the crown.”
“One man, his courage, his words—that shook the entire empire. Uncover the most shocking lie ever told. Uncover the darkest chapter of our history. Uncover the truth behind the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy.”
Check out the powerful trailer, that showcases that this is a film not to be missed.
