Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, producer Karan Johar, actor
Ananya Pandey and others during a press conference for the film "Kesari
Chapter 2", in Mumbai, April 11, 2025. (PTI Photo)
- NEW DELHI — "Kesari Chapter 2", starring Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan,
has collected Rs 17.92 crore nett in two days at the domestic box office, the
makers announced on Sunday.
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- The film, which delves into an untold story of the
Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also stars Ananya Panday and is directed by
first-time filmmaker Karan Singh Tyagi. Produced by Dharma Productions, it
released in theatres on Friday.
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- Production banner shared the film's collection on its X
handle with the day-wise breakdown. The movie collected Rs 7.84 crore on its
opening day, followed by Rs 10.08 crore on Saturday.
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- "A case that shook the empire. A film that's shaking
the box office. Book your tickets now. #KesariChapter2 in cinemas now,
worldwide," read the caption.
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- The film narrates the true story of lawyer C Sankaran Nair,
who fought a legal battle against the British empire in the 1920s.
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- The movie is based on the book “The Case That Shook the
Empire” by Nair's great grandson Raghu Palat and his wife Pushpa Palat.
