We have an inside look into the truth behind the story in Alshay Kumar’s new drama with the release of the Dialogue Promo for Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh. Also featuring Ananya Panday, and R. Madhavan, the historical drama delves into the gripping courtroom battle that unfolded in the aftermath of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, Kesari Chapter 2 chronicles the courageous fight led by C. Sankaran Nair, a determined lawyer who dared to take on the British Empire in the courtroom.
Based on the book The Case that Shook the Empire: One Man’s Fight for the Truth about the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre by Raghu and Pushpa Palat, the film explores Nair’s legal battle against Sir Michael O’Dwyer, the former lieutenant governor of Punjab and one of the key figures behind the massacre. Akshay Kumar steps into the role of Nair, while R. Madhavan plays his formidable opponent in court. Ananya Panday also stars as a fellow lawyer, in the riveting narrative.
Kesari Chapter 2 tells the bold story of lawyer C. Sankaran Nair, who dares to challenge the British Empire in court following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The dialogue promo captures the intensity of the courtroom, filled with sharp exchanges and a fearless pursuit of justice—offering a compelling preview of this historic legal drama.
From what we have seen so far Kesari Chapter 2 featuring a powerful narrative and standout performances, looks to be a compelling cinematic journey, highlighting a pivotal but often overlooked struggle for justice in India’s past.
Produced under the banner of Dharma Productions, Cape of Good Films, and Leo Media Collective, distributed internationally by Moviegoers Entertainment, Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh is slated to release in theatres worldwide on 18th April 2025.
