Kesari Chapter 2 OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Akshay Kumar's courtroom saga online
Kesari Chapter 2 OTT Release Date: Akshay Kumar recently played the character of C. Sankaran Nair in this historical drama alongside R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday. The film opened to positive reviews in theatres on 18th April this year and is now ready to make its digital debut. Kesari Chapter 2 will be streaming on JioHotstar starting June 13, 2025.
Kesari Chapter 2's cast and crew
Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the biographical saga is produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape of Good Films. Other than the lead trio, Kesari Chapter 2 also stars Regina Cassandra, Simon Paisley Day, Alexx O'Nell, Amit Sial, Mark Bennington, Sammy Jonas Heaney, Steven Hartley, Krish Rao, Rohan Verma, Alexandra Moloney, Jaipreet Singh, Luke Kenny, Atul Kumar and Deepak Antani among others.
Kesari Chapter 2's plot overview
The plot follows lawyer C. Sankaran Nair as he takes on the British Empire in court after the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Determined to expose the truth behind the brutal killings, Nair files a case in London, accusing the British of orchestrating a state-backed atrocity. With help from young lawyer Dilreet Gill, he gathers suppressed evidence while facing threats, political pushback, and a biased legal system.
The film builds to a tense courtroom showdown against British official Neville McKinley. Though the verdict doesn't bring justice to the victims, Nair's bold stand forces the world to confront the Empire's brutality. His legal fight becomes a turning point in India's freedom movement, proving that even in the face of power, truth can make history.
Kesari Chapter 2's review
The Times of India rated the movie 3 out of 5, and a part of their review read, 'The recreation of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre tugs at your heartstrings, the injustice fuels your anger, and the legal battle keeps you hooked. The tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre is a well-documented chapter in history. Yet, this deep dive into the lesser-known case that shook the Empire makes for an incredible tale. Its gripping narrative and stellar performances make it a must-watch fare.'
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