‘Kesari: Chapter 2’ based on Jallianwala Bagh massacre, this case will expose the truth!

Jallianwala Bagh massacre Kesari: Chapter 2, has been released on Thursday. In this powerful trailer, the audience gets a feel of a historical courtroom drama, where both Akshay and Madhavan are seen as lawyers. The film is based on the story of lawyers fighting in court to uncover the truth of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Ananya Pandey is also in an important role in the film. The film will be released in theaters on April 18, 2025. The strength of the story is clearly visible from the strong start of the trailer.

Highlights of the trailer

 The trailer begins with the scene of the firing at Jallianwala Bagh on 13 April 1919. After this, Akshay Kumar, who is playing the role of Sir CS Nair, questions General Dyer in the court. Then there is the entry of R Madhavan, who appears in the court on behalf of the Crown and represents the other side. Apart from this, Ananya Pandey is also shown as a lawyer, who was one of the women who started studying law at a time when this work was considered limited to men. In the trailer, Ananya can also be seen raising her voice against the British rule.

On which book is the film based

 ‘Kesari: Chapter 2’ is based on Raghu Palt and Pushpa Palt’s book ‘The Case That Shook the Empire’. The film is based on the life of C Shankaran Nair, a barrister who fought against the British rule to bring out the truth of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Raghu Palt, who is the great-grandfather of C Shankaran Nair, has written this story in depth, highlighting this important chapter of Indian history.

Release date and significance of the film

 The film was earlier scheduled to release on 14 March 2025, but now it will be released on 18 April 2025. Produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective and Cape of Good Films, the film is directed by Karan Singh Tyagi. The film presents the bravery and historical significance of former Indian National Congress President C Sankaran Nair. The story of Nair’s bravery against the British Empire in relation to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre is truly an inspirational one.