EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar-R Madhavan-Ananya Panday's next gets a title

EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar-R Madhavan-Ananya Panday's next gets a title - Kesari Chapter 2

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is set to return with another high-profile historical drama as his upcoming film, previously titled Shankara, has now been renamed Kesari Chapter 2, as per sources. Co-starring R Madhavan and Ananya Panday, the film is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, Cape Of Good Films and Leo Media Collective and will release theatrically on March 14, 2025, coinciding with the Holi festival.Interestingly, this announcement carries an uncanny resemblance to Kesari (2019), another Dharma-backed period drama that starred Akshay Kumar in the lead role and was also released on Holi. While the 2019 film was based on the Battle of Saragarhi, Kesari Chapter 2 delves into an entirely different historical event.Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, Kesari Chapter 2 chronicles the compelling story of C Sankaran Nair, a renowned lawyer and freedom fighter who took on the British Raj in his relentless pursuit of justice for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre victims. The film is inspired by the book ‘The Case That Shook The Empire’ by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat.While the film was initially titled Shankara, the name change to Kesari Chapter 2 suggests a thematic connection to the earlier blockbuster. This move is also expected to generate immense curiosity among audiences, particularly Akshay’s fans who fondly remember Kesari as one of his most impactful performances.A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Kesari, an emotional action film, was about the sacrifice of Sikhs during the pre-Independence era. The C Sankaran Nair film is a courtroom drama and, in that regard, it is very different from the 2019 film. However, since it also deals with the brave Sikh community’s contribution and sacrifice against the British and stars Akshay Kumar, the makers felt that Kesari Chapter 2 is an apt title. Coincidentally, just like Kesari, Kesari Chapter 2 also releases on the Festival of Colours.”With an intriguing historical backdrop, a stellar cast, and a festival release, Kesari Chapter 2 is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated films of 2025. The anticipation is palpable as fans await another cinematic spectacle infused with the bravura performance of Akshay Kumar, history and nationalistic pride.Also Read: Confirmed: Akshay Kumar-R Madhavan-Ananya Panday starrer, produced by Karan Johar, is titled Shankara

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is set to return with another high-profile historical drama as his upcoming film, previously titled Shankara , has now been renamed Kesari Chapter 2 , as per sources. Co-starring R Madhavan and Ananya Panday, the film is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, Cape Of Good Films and Leo Media Collective and will release theatrically on March 14, 2025, coinciding with the Holi festival. Interestingly, this announcement carries an uncanny resemblance to Kesari (2019), another Dharma-backed period drama that starred Akshay Kumar in the lead role and was also released on Holi.

While the 2019 film was based on the Battle of Saragarhi, Kesari Chapter 2 delves into an entirely different historical event. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, Kesari Chapter 2 chronicles the compelling story of C Sankaran Nair, a renowned lawyer and freedom fighter who took on the British Raj in his relentless pursuit of justice for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre victims. The film is inspired by the book ‘ The Case That Shook The Empire’ by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat.

While the film was initially titled Shankara , the name change to Kesari Chapter 2 suggests a thematic connection to the earlier blockbuster. This move is also expected to generate immense curiosity among audiences, particularly Akshay’s fans who fondly remember Kesari as one of his most impactful performances. A source told Bollywood Hungama , “ Kesari , an emotional action film, was about the sacrifice of Sikhs during the pre-Independence era.

The C Sankaran Nair film is a courtroom drama and, in that regard, it is very different from the 2019 film. However, since it also deals with the brave Sikh community’s contribution and sacrifice against the British and stars Akshay Kumar, the makers felt that Kesari Chapter 2 is an apt title. Coincidentally, just like Kesari, Kesari Chapter 2 also releases on the Festival of Colours.

” With an intriguing historical backdrop, a stellar cast, and a festival release, Kesari Chapter 2 is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated films of 2025. The anticipation is palpable as fans await another cinematic spectacle infused with the bravura performance of Akshay Kumar, history and nationalistic pride. Also Read: Confirmed: Akshay Kumar-R Madhavan-Ananya Panday starrer, produced by Karan Johar, is titled Shankara More Pages: Shankara Box Office Collection BOLLYWOOD NEWS - LIVE UPDATES Catch us for latest Bollywood News , New Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection , New Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi , Entertainment News , Bollywood Live News Today & Upcoming Movies 2025 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama.

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