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Mint
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Kesari 2 OTT release: Akshay Kumar's courtroom drama to stream on THIS platform. Check details
The much-anticipated film 'Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh', starring Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R Madhavan, has released on OTT this week. The courtroom drama has begun streaming on JioHotstar from June 13. The film hit cinemas on April 18 and was well received by both critics and viewers. Blending history with intense courtroom drama, 'Kesari 2' explores the lesser-known legal and emotional aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Akshay Kumar plays a lawyer leading the fight for justice, while R Madhavan and Ananya Panday support with strong performances in pivotal roles. Unlike the first 'Kesari', which focused on the Battle of Saragarhi, Kesari Chapter 2 shifts its lens to a different historical tragedy. Told largely through powerful courtroom scenes, the film aims to shed light on the untold voices surrounding Jallianwala Bagh, giving it a fresh and emotional perspective. The film had a steady start at the domestic box office, earning ₹ 7.75 crore on its opening day. It gradually picked up momentum despite tough competition from Sunny Deol's 'Jaat' and Emraan Hashmi's 'Ground Zero'. However, its performance was slightly affected after the release of Ajay Devgn's much-anticipated 'Raid 2'. As of now, the film's India net collection stands at ₹ 92.65 crore, while its worldwide total has reached approximately ₹ 144 crore.
Pink Villa
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Bollywood Newswrap, May 21: Suniel Shetty on Paresh Rawal's Hera Pheri 3 exit to Ranbir, Yash's limited scenes together in Ramayana
Hey Bollywood buffs, couldn't keep yourself updated with today's top news from the world of entertainment? We've got you covered. From Suniel Shetty sharing Hera Pheri 3 isn't possible without Paresh Rawal to Ranbir Kapoor and Yash sharing limited screen time together, check out today's top Bollywood news below. Here are the top 5 Bollywood news stories of May 21, 2025: 1. Suniel Shetty believes Hera Pheri 3 isn't possible without Paresh Rawal In a recent interview with ANI, Suniel Shetty shared that he has not much understanding of the situation amidst Paresh Rawal's exit from Hera Pheri 3. However, according to him, the film isn't possible without his character Baburao. He said, 'It cannot happen. 100 percent cannot happen without Paresh Rawal. It can have a 1 percent chance without me and Akshay, but 100% can't happen without Paresh ji.' He shared that though the film can be thought of without him and Akshay Kumar, but without Paresh Rawal it is absolutely impossible. Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Yash as Ravana will share limited screen time in Ramayana. A source told Zee News, 'The makers have chosen to stay true to the original Valmiki text, where Lord Ram and Ravana do not encounter each other through most of the epic. Their worlds remain apart, their stories unfolding in parallel until destiny brings them face-to-face in the climactic battle.' The source further added, 'As per the original narrative, Ram learns of Ravana's existence only after Sita's abduction, and the two never meet until the battlefield confrontation in Lanka.' 3. RJ Mahvash has perfect reply to Yuzvendra Chahal's shout-out post Taking to Instagram Story, Yuzvendra Chahal re-shared a reel of RJ Mahvash in Pyaar Paisa Profit and wrote, 'Fan boy after finishing Pyaar Paisa Profit,' and added a blue heart emoticon, tagging her. She took to her Instagram story and gave the perfect reply to Yuzvendra. She wrote, 'Thank you! Tm trophy leke aao hum next season leke aayenge,' with laughing and OK hand emojis. 4. Amit Sial on whether Kesari Chapter 2 affected his friendship with Randeep Hooda Randeep Hooda was originally preparing for a film based on the Battle of Saragarhi, but the project was shelved after Akshay Kumar's Kesari, which explored the same story, became a hit. In a recent chat with Pinkvilla's Hindi Rush, Amit Sial, who features in Kesari Chapter 2, was asked whether he had any hesitation in taking up the role, considering his close friend Randeep 's earlier project was dropped. Responding to the question, Amit shared, 'Itni kacchi bhi nahi hai dosti humari ki matlab 30 saal ki dosti jo hai mujhe usme sochna pade ki main Kesari 2 mein kaam karunga ki nahi karunga because Kesari 1 mein Akshay Kumar ji ne kaam kar liya Battle of Saragarhi mein jiske liye Randeep prepare kar raha tha. Nahi yaar, yeh sab bahut choti baatein hain.' (Our friendship is not that weak that I had to think whether I would work in Kesari 2 or not because in Kesari 1, Akshay Kumar ji had worked in Battle of Saragarhi, for which Randeep was preparing. No, all these are very small things). 5. Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal shed drastic weight for Love & War Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal are teaming up for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next film, Love & War. According to News18, both actors have undergone intense transformations, with Ranbir shedding 12 kg and Vicky losing 15 kg to fit their roles. This physical dedication is expected to make a strong impact when the film releases.
Pink Villa
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Did working in Akshay Kumar's Kesari Chapter 2 hamper Amit Sial's friendship with Randeep Hooda?
Randeep Hooda was set to star in Battle of Saragarhi but the film was shelved after the success of Akshay Kumar's Kesari, which was based on the same subject. Amit Sial, who was a part of Kesari Chapter 2, recently revealed whether working in the spiritual sequel hampered his friendship with Randeep. In an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla's Hindi Rush, Amit Sial was asked if he was unsure about working in Kesari Chapter 2 since his friend Randeep Hooda's film was shelved due to the first part. In response, the actor shared an interesting trivia about how the movie initially wasn't titled Kesari 2. He said, 'Working title uska tha Sankaran Nair vs the Crown. Jab mai shoot kar raha tha toh baki logon ne bhi obviously point out kiya hoga, maine bhi apne director Karan se ekdum aise hi normally baat kari thi ki, 'Bhai kaise samjhega koi yeh title? Yeh toh matlab bahut hard core angrezi type title hai.' (Its working title was Sankaran Nair vs the Crown. When I was shooting, other people must have obviously pointed it out too, I normally said to my director Karan, 'How will anyone understand this title? This is a very hard core English type title.'' He continued, 'I think phir inn logon ne kuch apas me apna vichar vinash karke Kesari 2 iska naam rakha because Kesari 1 was a successful film (They discussed among themselves and named it Kesari 2 because Kesari 1 was a successful film).' Amit added, 'So why not take advantage of the fact that it was a successful film and this is also an ode to the nation and what happened in Jallianwala Bagh. It's an emotional movie like the first one. So they changed the name.' Watch the full interview here! Talking about his bond with Randeep Hooda, Amit Sial shared, 'Itni kacchi bhi nahi hai dosti humari ki matlab 30 saal ki dosti jo hai mujhe usme sochna pade ki main Kesari 2 mein kaam karunga ki nahi karunga because Kesari 1 mein Akshay Kumar ji ne kaam kar liya Battle of Saragarhi mein jiske liye Randeep prepare kar raha tha. Nahi yaar, yeh sab bahut choti baatein hain (Our friendship is not that weak that I had to think whether I would work in Kesari 2 or not because in Kesari 1, Akshay Kumar ji had worked in Battle of Saragarhi for which Randeep was preparing. No, all these are very small things).' When asked if he felt that injustice was done with Randeep, the actor stated, 'Mera bhai hai woh aur maine uski preparation dekhi thi. Injustice tak toh baat nahi pahunchi dimaag mein but kyunki main uss aadmi se itna attached hun toh maine jo uski preparation dekhi thi toh jitna disappointed woh tha utna hi disappointment mujhe bhi feel hua. Kyunki meri family hai woh. (He is my brother and I saw his preparations. Injustice never crossed my mind but because I am so attached to that person, I saw his preparations and I felt as disappointed as he was. Because he is my family).' He concluded by saying that Randeep got out of it so he did as well.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Akshay Kumar to lead all films in 'Kesari' franchise CONFIRMS director Karan Tyagi: He's synonymous with stories of unsung heroes
The historical courtroom drama ' Kesari Chapter 2 : The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh ', starring Akshay Kumar , R Madhavan and Ananya Panday , has struck a chord with audiences. After a solid opening, the film is now seeing steady growth at the box office. According to Sacnilk, it has collected Rs 42.20 crore crore in India so far. But did you know that the film wasn't originally titled 'Kesari Chapter 2'? Akshay named it 'Kesari Chapter 2' Director Karan Singh Tyagi, in an interview with News18 Showsha, revealed that the team was struggling to find the right name for the film—until came to the rescue. 'We didn't have a title for the longest time. Then Akshay sir came up with the idea of naming it Kesari Chapter 2. I think it was a great suggestion. We unanimously jumped on the idea that Kesari Chapter 2 is indeed the perfect title. For us, Kesari signifies the colour of revolution and a story of valour and bravery of an unsung hero of India. It's a title that does complete justice to the film and narrative. There are so many stories of unsung heroes in this country that are revolutionary in nature,' he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The 'Kesari' franchise is just getting started The first 'Kesari' film, released in 2019, was also headlined by Akshay and told the story of the Battle of Saragarhi. With the release of 'Kesari Chapter 2', the makers have clearly set the tone for a growing franchise. And according to Tyagi, Akshay will lead every single film in this expanding series. 'With the title, we're taking the mantle forward. There will be several of such stories that will bring forth more unsung heroes to the audience. There will hundred percent be more instalments and films in this franchise. And Akshay will spearhead them all. He's synonymous with Kesari and with stories of unsung heroes and their bravery and sacrifice, and he has done such a remarkable job in this film,' he shared. Akshay and Madhavan made it easy 'Kesari Chapter 2' marks Karan Singh Tyagi's directorial debut, and he had the chance to work with some of the biggest names in Bollywood right out the gate. But despite his nerves, Akshay and Madhavan helped him feel at ease. 'They put me at ease. I was nervous initially but they're such wonderful actors and people that they never let that pressure get to me. They broke the ice in our first meeting. It has been a dream to work with both of them. I never thought of the expectations of their fans and audience. I was just focusing on the script that we had in front of us. I truly believe that if we take care of the small things, the big things will take care of themselves,' he said. About 'Kesari Chapter 2' 'Kesari Chapter 2' focuses on the life of C. Sankaran Nair , who challenged the British Raj in court after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. His story is lesser known but incredibly important, and the film dives deep into his battle for justice. Jaideep Ahlawat Reveals Hilarious Dance Debut Saga In Most Candid Interview | Jewel Thief Exclusive
News18
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Kesari Chapter 2 Box Office Collection Day 5: Akshay Kumar's Film Holds Steady, Mints Rs 38 Crore
Kesari Chapter 2, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and starring Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R Madhavan, continues to perform at the box office on day 5. Akshay Kumar is back in action. Kesari Chapter 2, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, is holding its ground at the box office even after five days in theatres. The film, which also stars R Madhavan and Ananya Panday, has managed to pull in a solid Rs 38.37 crore across India so far. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Kesari Chapter 2 earned an estimated Rs 4.37 crore net in India on Tuesday, bringing its total domestic collection to Rs 38.37 crore. The film is now nearing the Rs 40 crore milestone in India. Globally, it crossed Rs 55 crore within just four days of release. The Akshay Kumar-starrer opened with Rs 7.75 crore on April 18 and saw strong weekend figures, collecting Rs 9.75 crore on Saturday and Rs 12 crore on Sunday. On Monday, the film added Rs 4.5 crore to its tally, maintaining a steady run through the weekdays. Kesari Chapter 2 serves as a spiritual successor to Akshay Kumar's 2019 hit Kesari. This time around, Akshay steps into the shoes of lawyer C Sankaran Nair, taking on the British Empire in the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. R Madhavan plays his courtroom rival, Neville McKinley, while Ananya Panday takes on the role of Dilreet Gill. Since its release, the film has been receiving positive reviews from both critics and audiences. A part of the film's review by News18 read, 'Kesari Chapter 2 is just a spiritual sequel to Kesari and has no connection to the Battle of Saragarhi. The only common link between both the films is Akshay Kumar and his story of relentless courage. But to be honest, Kesari Chapter 2 brings to the table so much more than chest-thumping patriotism and narabaazi. It largely is a courtroom drama and that precisely is what sets it apart from the plethora of other patriotic films. To put it more correctly, Kesari Chapter 2 is a historical film." First Published: April 23, 2025, 08:05 IST
