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Kesari Chapter 2 Box Office Collection Day 1: Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan Starrer Opens at ₹7.5 Crore

Kesari Chapter 2, featuring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, was among the most eagerly awaited films of the year. Based on the lesser-known events surrounding the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, the film received a positive response from both critics and audiences upon release.

According to the latest update from Sacnilk, the historical courtroom drama managed to earn slightly over ₹7 crore on its opening day. Early estimates indicate that the film collected around ₹7.5 crore on day one.

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Box Office Performance Comparison

Despite a strong start, Kesari Chapter 2 couldn’t surpass the day one earnings of Akshay Kumar’s earlier release Sky Force, which had opened with ₹12.25 crore earlier this year in January. Still, the numbers are promising considering the film’s genre and storyline.

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Kesari Chapter 2 Review Highlights

The Hindustan Times review praised Akshay Kumar for his powerful performance, especially in the film’s emotional climax, calling it one of his best moments in recent films. Director Karan Singh Tyagi, in his debut, effectively utilizes Akshay’s screen presence.

Ananya Panday, playing the role of budding lawyer Dilreet Gill, shares great chemistry with Akshay and delivers a commendable performance. R. Madhavan, portraying Advocate Neville McKinley, impressively holds his ground in courtroom scenes opposite Akshay.

While the emotional sequences could use more depth, the performances and narrative have struck a chord with many viewers. Celebrities like Vicky Kaushal and Urmila Matondkar have also praised the film, calling the lead cast “absolute magic.”

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Story & Production Details

Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh follows the courageous fight of lawyer C. Sankaran Nair, played by Akshay Kumar, who challenged the British Raj to bring justice after the horrific massacre. R. Madhavan plays his legal opponent Neville McKinley, while Ananya Panday stars as the idealistic Dilreet Gill.

The film is helmed by debut director Karan Singh Tyagi and produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape of Good Films.

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