The much awaited sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Kesari, titled Kesari Chapter 2 Ibomma, is gearing up to reignite patriotic fervor and bring back the bravery of Indian soldiers to the big screen. While the original film focused on the Battle of Saragarhi, where 21 Sikh soldiers fought valiantly against 10,000 Afghan invaders, Kesari Chapter 2 aims to take the legacy forward with a fresh narrative set in another crucial chapter of India’s military history.
Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Karan Singh Tyagi |
| Written by | Karan Singh Tyagi, Amritpal Singh Bindra, Sumit Saxena (Dialogues) |
| Based on | The Case That Shook The Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat |
| Produced by | Hiroo Yash Johar, Aruna Bhatia, Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Amritpal Singh Bindra, Anand Tiwari |
| Starring | Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, Ananya Panday |
| Narrated by | Vicky Kaushal |
| Cinematography | Debojeet Ray |
| Edited by | Nitin Baid |
| Music by | Shashwat Sachdev, Kavita Seth–Kanishk Seth |
| Production companies | Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, Cape of Good Films |
| Distributed by | Dharma Productions |
| Release date | 18 April 2025 |
| Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | est. ₹150 crore |
| Box office | est. ₹35.99 crore |
Story/ Summary
Kesari Chapter 2 follows the legacy of bravery set by Kesari (2019), moving beyond the historic Battle of Saragarhi to depict another untold chapter of Indian resilience during British colonial rule. Based on the book The Case That Shook the Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat, the film dives into the real-life courtroom drama of Barrister Pherozeshah Mehta and Bhagat Lakshman N. Murthy, who take on a powerful legal battle that exposes British atrocities and challenges the colonial legal system.
Set in the early 1920s, the story focuses on a high-stakes court case triggered by the wrongful arrest and torture of an innocent Indian freedom fighter by British officers. Akshay Kumar plays a fearless lawyer and former soldier who joins hands with a revolutionary (R. Madhavan) to fight for justice in a colonial court system designed to suppress Indian voices.
As the case unfolds, it becomes a symbol of national awakening. The courtroom becomes a battleground not of swords and bullets, but of truth, courage, and unshakeable belief in India’s right to freedom. The film beautifully captures the tension between legal oppression and rising resistance, with emotional subplots involving family sacrifice, betrayal, and hope.
Parallel to the courtroom drama, Ananya Panday’s character represents the emerging voice of modern Indian women, participating in the movement with journalism and activism.
Narrated by Vicky Kaushal, the film connects past and present, reminding audiences of the power of the law when used by fearless patriots.
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Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Akshay Kumar | Justice Chettoor Sankaran Nair |
| R. Madhavan | Adv. Neville McKinley |
| Ananya Panday | Dilreet Gill |
| Regina Cassandra | Parvathy Nair, Sankaran’s wife |
| Simon Paisley Day | General Reginald Dyer |
| Alexx O’Nell | Lord Chelmsford |
| Amit Sial | Tirath Singh |
| Mark Bennington | Michael O’Dwyer |
| Sammy Jonas Heaney | Harold Laski |
| Steven Hartley | Judge McArdie |
| Krish Rao | Pargat Singh |
| Rohan Verma | Jaan Nisar |
| Alexandra Moloney | Martha Stevens |
| Jaipreet Singh | Kirpal Singh |
| Luke Kenny | Appeal Court Judge |
| Atul Kumar | Crown’s lawyer |
| Masaba Gupta | Dancer in the song “Khumaari” (special appearance) |
| Vicky Kaushal | Narrator |
Expected Critical & Audience Response
⭐ Overall Rating: 5/5
