After running in cinemas for about 50 days, Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh starts streaming today, 13 June 2025, on JioHotstar. Now you can catch the film at home instead of the theatre.
Quick recap of the story
The movie is based on the book The Case That Shook the Empire. It follows Indian lawyer C. Sankaran Nair, who was asked by the British to look into the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. When Nair discovers the truth, he turns the investigation into a courtroom battle that challenges the British version of events.
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Main cast
- Akshay Kumar – C. Sankaran Nair
- R. Madhavan – Advocate Neville McKinley
- Ananya Panday – Law student Dilreet Gill
- Regina Cassandra – Parvathy Nair
- Simon Paisley Day – General Reginald Dyer
- Plus Alexx O’Nell, Amit Sial, Mark Bennington, and others in key roles
What reviewers say
rates the film 3.5 out of 5 stars. Critics praise Akshay Kumar’s strong performance as the fearless lawyer and R. Madhavan’s intense portrayal of his courtroom rival. Ananya Panday also earns good words for showing a believable journey from nervous rookie to confident cross‑examiner.
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If you like historical dramas, courtroom showdowns, or simply want to see a new side of the Jallianwala Bagh story, Kesari Chapter 2 might be worth streaming tonight.
