Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh (2025)

“Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh” is a 2025 historical drama film that brings to life the courageous story of C. Sankaran Nair, the prominent lawyer and nationalist who dared to speak against the British Empire’s atrocities in India. The film dramatizes the events surrounding the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919 and Sankaran Nair’s relentless legal battle to reveal the truth and demand justice for the victims.

Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and written by Amritpal Singh Bindra, Akshat Ghildial, and Sumit Saxena, this film explores a lesser-known yet vital chapter in India’s freedom struggle. It highlights the personal sacrifices, political conspiracies, and courtroom confrontations that defined a critical moment in colonial history.

Akshay Kumar leads the cast in the role of C. Sankaran Nair, delivering a performance marked by intensity and conviction. Madhavan portrays Advocate Neville McKinley, a complex character who represents the establishment’s legal defense. Ananya Panday stars as Dilreet Gill, a fictionalized character representing the emerging voice of young India during the independence movement.

The supporting cast includes Mark Bennington as Michael O’Dwyer, Steven Hartley as Judge McCardie, and Alexandra Moloney as Martha Stevens. Together, the ensemble brings depth and authenticity to this period drama, reconstructing pivotal moments of history with attention to detail.

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