‘Kesari Chapter 2’, based on the untold story of Jallianwala Bagh, won the hearts of the audience, earning ₹ 16.64 crores at the box office in two days
Mumbai: The period drama ‘Kesari Chapter 2’, starring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, has delivered an impressive performance at the box office within just two days of its release. The film, centered around the tragic Jallianwala Bagh incident, has won the hearts of audiences. According to the latest report from Sacnilk, the film earned ₹8.89 crores on its second day, taking its total collection to ₹16.64 crores.
Film Gains Momentum After a Slow Start
On its opening day, the film collected ₹7.75 crores. On Saturday, the morning shows recorded an occupancy of 11.68%, which increased to 22.91% in the afternoon and further rose to 26.83% in the evening. This indicates a strong response from Hindi-speaking audiences.
Story Based on a True Event
‘Kesari Chapter 2’ uncovers untold layers of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Akshay Kumar plays the role of lawyer C. Shankaran Nair, who fights for justice against this historical tragedy. R. Madhavan portrays Advocate Neville MacKinley*, while Ananya Panday plays Dilreet Gill*.
Dialogues and Direction Receive Praise
The film is being appreciated not only for its story but also for its powerful dialogues and direction. The dialogues, written by Sumit Saxena, have emotionally moved the audience. In particular, Akshay Kumar’s trailer dialogue—”The empire is shrinking”—has gone viral on social media.
Comparison with Akshay’s Previous Film
Though ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ has performed well, it falls short compared to Akshay Kumar’s last film, ‘Sky Force’ which earned ₹33.75 crores in its first two days. Nevertheless, the depth and emotional appeal of ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ have given it a distinct identity.
Conclusion:
‘Kesari Chapter 2’ effectively portrays a sensitive subject on the big screen. Initial figures indicate its success, and with the positive response from audiences, the film is expected to perform even better in the coming days.