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News18
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
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. First Published:
News18
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Kesari Chapter 2 Director Explains F-Word Inclusion In Film: ‘It Was Very Important For Us'
Last Updated: Recently, Kesari Chapter 2 director Karan Singh Tyagi opened up about using the f-word in the film, claiming it was 'very important' for them to include. Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, starring Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan and Ananya Pandey, has been making considerable buzz since its release on April 18. The period-drama movie, based on the horrifying incident of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919, has won over the audience and critics. This Karan Johar-backed film is directed by the debutant director Karan Singh Tyagi, who recently opened up about including the f-word in the film, claiming that it was 'very important' for the whole team. 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 stated, '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." He further confirmed that the term originated in the 16th century. The team did the research, spoke to historians, and conducted all necessary background checks before including this phase in the film. Moving on, Akshay Kumar, who has always been vocal about his opinion, also spoke about his character C Sankaran Nair, using the expletive in the teaser. The actor revealed, '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." He further added, 'I would have been happier if you had pointed out the use of the word 'slave' rather than focusing on 'f**k you,'" explaining his thoughts on the harsh phrases in the movie. The historical courtroom drama Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh is produced by Cape of Good Films, Leo Media Collective and Dharma Productions. Akshay Kumar plays Advocate C Sankaran Nair in the movie, who pushed the British Empire to find out what really happened during the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. First Published:
Hindustan Times
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kesari Chapter 2 box office collection day 5: Akshay Kumar-R Madhavan film close to making ₹40 crore
Kesari Chapter 2 box office collection day 5: Karan Singh Tyagi's courtroom historic drama Kesari Chapter 2 starring Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan and Ananya Panday is holding steady at the box office. According to Sacnilk, the film has collected ₹38.37 crore net in India in its five-day run. (Also Read: Kesari Chapter 2 worldwide box office collection day 4: Akshay Kumar film beats Deva lifetime haul with ₹56 crore) Kesari Chapter 2 brought in an estimated ₹4.37 crore net in India on Tuesday, taking its total to ₹38.37 crore net. The film is now close to making ₹40 crore in India, and it crossed the ₹55 crore mark worldwide in four days. It opened to ₹7.75 crore when it was released on April 18. Over the weekend, it collected ₹9.75 crore and ₹12 crore. On Monday, Kesari Chapter 2 made ₹4.5 crore net in India, holding steady on the weekday. There is a scene in the film that generated buzz given that Akshay's character says 'f**k you' to a Britisher. Karan defended the usage in an interview with Filmy Shilmy and 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.' Kesari Chapter 2 is a spiritual sequel to Akshay's 2019 hit film Kesari. He plays lawyer C Sankaran Nair, Madhavan plays his opposing counsel, Neville McKinley, and Ananya plays Dilreet Gill. The film shows Sankaran going up against the British Crown after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Kesari Chapter 2 has received good reviews after its release.
Hindustan Times
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kesari Chapter 2 director says it was ‘important' to use f-word in Akshay Kumar film: ‘The whole point was to…'
Karan Singh Tyagi made his grand directorial debut with the Karan Johar-backed film Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh. The film generated significant buzz following the release of its teaser, which featured Akshay Kumar using the f-word. Now, in an interview with Filmy Shilmy, Karan has responded to the stir, revealing that the team conducted thorough research and consulted historians before including the phrase in the film. (Also Read: Kesari Chapter 2 worldwide box office collection day 4: Akshay Kumar film beats Deva lifetime haul with ₹56 crore) Karan explained, '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.' When asked whether the phrase was historically accurate, the filmmaker said, 'The term originated in the 16th century. We did our research, we spoke to historians, and conducted all necessary background checks.' Earlier, during the trailer launch, Akshay Kumar also addressed his character, C Sankaran Nair, using the expletive in the teaser. He told the media, '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. I would have been happier if you had pointed out the use of the word 'slave' rather than focusing on 'f**k you.'' Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh is a historical courtroom drama produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape of Good Films. The film stars Akshay Kumar as Advocate C. Sankaran Nair, who challenged the British Empire to uncover the truth behind the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. R Madhavan portrays Advocate Neville McKinley, Ananya Panday plays Dilreet Gill, Regina Cassandra essays the role of Parvathy Nair (Sankaran's wife), and Simon Paisley Day stars as General Reginald Dyer. The film opened to a positive response from audiences, critics, and industry peers alike. In just four days, it surpassed the lifetime collection of Shahid Kapoor's Deva, earning ₹56 crore worldwide, and continues its dream run at the box office.
