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On 15 April 2025, a special screening of Kesari Chapter 2 took place in Delhi, three days ahead of its theatrical debut. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri attended the screening of the Karan Singh Tyagi-directed film, which stars Akshay Kumar as C. Sankaran Nair, and is set to hit theaters on Friday.
Following the event, Puri posted his review of Kesari Chapter 2 on his official X account. The screening was also attended by several senior politicians, including Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, with Puri being among the first to share his thoughts on social media. Taking to his X account, the senior BJP leader wrote, “Kesari Chapter 2 is a powerful, deeply moving and evocative cinematic ode to India's freedom movement and to the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh.
This gripping narrative that transports you into the middle of the courtroom where Akshay Kumar essaying the role of lawyer Sir C. Sankaran Nair Ji, rips apart the web of deceit and lies to bring out the truth of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre is a must watch for every Indian & champion of justice.” Kesari Chapter 2 is a powerful, deeply moving and evocative cinematic ode to India's freedom movement and to the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh.
This gripping narrative that transports you into the middle of the courtroom where Akshay Kumar essaying the role of lawyer Sir C...
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com/TKqpQIgaZN — Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) April 15, 2025 Reacting to Puri’s review, Akshay penned, “Deeply honoured that you watched our film and hosted a special screening Hardeep S. Puri sir. My entire team and I hope and pray that the nation gets to know about the valiant effort of C.
Sankaran Nair. Rab raakha.” Deeply honoured that you watched our film and hosted a special screening @HardeepSPuri sir.
My entire team and I hope and pray that the nation gets to know about the valiant effort of C. Sankaran Nair. Rab raakha 🙌 https://t.
co/j5rIUr3BDR — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 15, 2025 Kesari Chapter 2 narrates the journey of lawyer C. Sankaran Nair, who challenged the British Empire to reveal the truth about the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. This courtroom drama features Akshay Kumar in the starring role, with R.
Madhavan and Ananya Panday playing key parts. The film is slated for a theatrical release on 18 April 2025. See Also: Who Was Sir C.
Sankaran Nair? The Firebrand Lawyer Being Played By Akshay Kumar In Kesari Chapter 2.
