Kesari Chapter 2: Akshay Kumar's Film Gets Extended Theatrical Run Ahead Of OTT Release
Kesari Chapter 2 will reportedly take longer than expected to be released on streaming platforms.
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, starring Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan and Ananya Panday in key roles, hit the big screen on April 18. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the historical courtroom drama has impressed the audience and critics alike. According to early trends, the Karan Johar-backed movie is doing well at the box office, earning over Rs 45 crore and a solid Rs 29 crore opening weekend. As a result, the makers are reportedly planning to extend their theatrical run before releasing on streaming platforms.
If you're excited to watch Kesari: Chapter 2 on OTT, you may need to wait a little longer. According to Pinkvilla, the movie's digital release will take longer than expected. While Bollywood movies often make their OTT debuts about two months after their theatrical release, this courtroom drama will follow a different plan. Therefore, if you want to watch the film in the comfort of your own home, the wait time will be longer than the typical two months.
Since its theatrical release, the film has garnered significant buzz on social media. During a recent interview with Filmy Shilmy, Karan defended the idea of including the word, revealing that the team consulted historians before adding it to the film. He said, 'It was very important for us to include the 'f**k you' in the film because, for us, the whole point was to look the British in the eye and say 'f**k you' for what they had done. That was the courage we imbibed from Sankaran Nair's story, and it's the same courage we wanted to depict."
Furthermore, Akshay Kumar also spoke about his character, C Sankaran Nair, saying, 'Yes, I used that word. But what's surprising is that you noticed this, yet the phrase 'you are still a slave' wasn't seen as a major insult? I think there's no greater insult than that."
Regarding the characters, Akshay Kumar plays Indian statesman and lawyer C. Sankaran Nair, who took a bold stand against British rule after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Ananya Panday plays Dilreet Gill, who was instrumental in supporting Nair during his legal battle in the British court. R Madhavan plays Neville McKinley, the British representative opposite Kumar's character. The film has an A certification.
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