By Anjali Solanki
For those who felt their hearts swell with pride watching the saffron-hued valor of Kesari, brace yourselves Kesari Chapter 2 The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh is here to reignite that patriotic fervor and take it to soaring new heights. If the Battle of Saragarhi stirred your soul with its tale of 21 Sikh warriors defying impossible odds, this spiritual sequel, centered on the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and C. Sankaran Nair’s legal crusade, will grip you with its emotional depth, intellectual heft, and cinematic brilliance. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and powered by towering performances from Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, Kesari Chapter 2 is not just a film it’s a clarion call to honor the sacrifices that shaped India’s fight for freedom. Buckle up, patriots, for a courtroom drama that burns brighter than the flames of Saragarhi.
Kesari Chapter 2 – The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh is a cinematic gem that surpasses its predecessor in depth, execution, and emotional impact. While Kesari was a rousing ode to physical bravery, Chapter 2 is a stirring tribute to intellectual courage and moral conviction. It’s a film that doesn’t just entertain it educates, inspires, and unites. For the Kesari audience, this is the sequel you didn’t know you needed, delivering the same patriotic fire with a sharper, more poignant edge. As Rana Daggubati aptly said, this is “storytelling that deserves to be seen across languages.”
Chapter 2 is masterclass in balancing heart and mind. The film’s greatest triumph is its ability to make a 1919 courtroom battle feel as urgent and visceral as a modern-day revolution. Karan Singh Tyagi’s direction is meticulous, weaving historical gravitas with cinematic flair. The screenplay, inspired by real events, doesn’t just recount history it reawakens the spirit of unity and defiance that defined India’s fight for freedom. Every frame pulses with purpose, from the haunting visuals of Jallianwala Bagh to the electrifying courtroom confrontations While Kesari and Kesari Chapter 2 are bound by a thematic thread of patriotism and sacrifice, they are distinct beasts, each excelling in its own arena. Kesari, directed by Anurag Singh, was a war epic that thrived on visceral action and the raw bravery of 21 Sikhs against 10,000 Afghans in the Battle of Saragarhi. Its strength lay in its high-octane battle sequences, Akshay Kumar’s commanding portrayal of Ishar Singh, and a narrative that celebrated physical courage and Sikh pride. However, critics noted its pacing issues, with a first half that meandered and a reliance on jingoistic fervor that occasionally felt heavy-handed.
So run, don’t walk, to theaters on April 18, 2025, and witness a film that’s already being hailed as a blockbuster and a National Award contender. Kesari Chapter 2 isn’t just a movie it’s a movement.