'Kesari Chapter 2' celebrates 50 days in theatres; Karan Johar expresses overwhelming gratitude
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Karan Johar and Ananya Panday Celebrate the Milestone
Johar took to Instagram to share a clip from 'Kesari Chapter 2', proudly announcing, '50 Days And Roaring Strong. Kesari – Chapter 2." Ananya also marked the occasion with her own celebration. The film, produced by Johar, has been a box office hit, raking in over Rs 45 crore, including an impressive Rs 29 crore during its opening weekend.
Due to its strong performance, the team is reportedly planning to keep the movie in theatres longer before it hits streaming services.
A Spiritual Sequel with a Powerful Storyline
Produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, 'Kesari Chapter 2' acts as a spiritual follow-up to the 2019 patriotic hit 'Kesari'. The film narrates the gripping legal struggle of advocate C. Sankaran Nair against the British authorities after the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919.
Inspired by the book The Case That Shook the Empire by Raghu and Pushpa Palat, the movie features Akshay Kumar in the role of Sankaran Nair, with R.
Madhavan portraying Advocate Neville McKinley, the British Crown's legal representative. Ananya Panday appears as Dilreet Gill, a crucial ally who supports Nair throughout his courtroom battle.
Stellar Performances Bring History to Life
In the film, Akshay embodies the role of C. Sankaran Nair, an Indian statesman and lawyer who bravely opposed British colonial rule following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Ananya portrays Dilreet Gill, a pivotal supporter who aids Nair throughout his courtroom struggle against the British. R. Madhavan appears as Neville McKinley, the British Crown's legal adversary. The movie carries an A certification.
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