Kesari 2 OTT Release: Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, R Madhavan Film To Stream On JioHotstar From THIS Date

Kesari Chapter 2 serves as a spiritual sequel to the 2019 patriotic film Kesari. The story revolves around Advocate C. Sankaran Nair’s courageous legal battle against the British Empire in the aftermath of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Starring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, the film was a massive box office success. Based on real events and inspired by the book The Case That Shook the Empire by Raghu and Pushpa Palat, Kesari Chapter 2 struck a chord with audiences and critics alike. It raked in over Rs 45 crore, including a strong Rs 29 crore opening weekend.

Now, for those who missed catching it in theatres, there's good news! The film is set to release on the digital platform JioHotstar starting June 13, 2025. Due to its impressive performance, the makers are reportedly considering extending its theatrical run before the official OTT release.

All about Kesari 2

Kesari Chapter 2 is a spiritual sequel to the 2019 patriotic film Kesari. It follows the story of advocate C. Sankaran Nair’s legal battle against the British Empire following the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The film is based on the book titled The Case That Shook the Empire by Raghu and Pushpa Palat. Akshay Kumar portrays Sankaran Nair in the film, and R. Madhavan plays Advocate Neville McKinley, who represents the British Crown. Ananya Panday, on the other hand, plays Dilreet Gill, a key supporter in Nair’s legal battle.

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.