Kesari Chapter 2 Review: Watch this movie to know the untold and shocking chapter of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
Kesari Chapter 2 Movie Rating: 3.5 Stars
Watched Kesari Chapter 2 movie in Cinema. Let’s focus on the complete details, story, positive/negatives and at last my personal view on this movie.
Cast: Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, Ananya Panday, Regina Cassandra and Amit Sial
Director: Karan Singh Tyagi
Release Date: 18th April 2025 in cinema
Story: Movie is about Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of 1919 and the subsequent legal battle to expose the truth behind the British atrocity. The story opens on April 13, 1919, with the horrific Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, where General Dyer (Simon Paisley Day) orders a brutal attack on a peaceful gathering protesting the Rowlatt Act, which allowed imprisonment without trial.
The press is censored from talking about it. The British frame the massacre as a response to a violent rebellion, but activist Kirpal Singh’s son (Krish Rao) who loses his mother and daughter in the tragedy, strives to reveal the truth. To calm down the criticism, the British government puts together an enquiry commission. Sir C Sankaran Nair (Akshay Kumar) is the only Indian in this commission.
Nair is a knighted lawyer loyal to the British, begins to question the false narrative created by the British after meeting with a young revolutionary boy Pargat Singh. As he uncovers evidence of a premeditated genocide, Nair, along with his co-counsel Dilreet Kaur (Ananya Panday), takes on the British establishment represented by the eccentric Mr. McKenzie (R Madhavan).
Sankaran and Neville have a rough past, and the latter is all set to hit back at the former through this case. What happened next is all about this movie.
Positives
1. Performances
2. Cinematography
3. Story
4. Direction
5. Climax
6. Dialogues
Negatives
1. Length
2. 1st half
3. Uneven Screenplay
4. Music
Durgesh Tiwary’s View: When I watched the trailer of this film planned to watch this movie in cinemas on release day as loved the trailer and also its based on true incidents. The courtroom drama explores the aftermath of the tragic 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, as lawyer C Sankaran Nair (Akshay Kumar) takes on the powerful British Empire, fighting to expose the truth and hold them accountable for genocide.
Kesari Chapter 2 story is based on the book The Case That Shook The Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat, centered around C. Sankaran Nair and the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The film showcases how tragic historical events can be effectively depicted through a courtroom drama, making a powerful and lasting impact eventually. The story also portrays corruption within the British Empire, its disdain for Indians, and the growing revolutionary sentiment without slipping into overdramatization. Many are aware of the massacre but not about the case. Screenplay moves at a decent pace and is replete with riveting dramatic and confrontational moments. Since it is not a well-known fact that the British empire suffered a huge setback when the case was filed against it in the court for genocide, the story does have immense shock value. The story speaks of an important chapter in the lives of Indians and our freedom struggle. In that sense, it has the power to instill a sense of patriotism in the viewers as it is extraordinarily compelling. There is not a single scene which looks out of place. Although the drama moves on a single track, there is never a boring moment, which speaks volumes for not just the research but also for the fast-paced screenplay. The climax is simply remarkable and will win a huge round of applause. Why, Sankaran Nair’s use of the F-word thrice in the pre-climax will also stun the audience and draw huge applause from them. The pre-climax as well as the climax, besides several other scenes, have a good dose of patriotism to excite the viewers and make their chests swell with pride. The film’s grittiness and gutsy approach make it a compelling watch, especially in its exceptional second half, where the courtroom sequences take center stage. Akshay Kumar takes the film to the next level with his terrific portrayal of advocate Shankaran Nair. The way director Karan Singh Tyagi handled this historical tragedy through a courtroom drama is praiseworthy. The audiences feel as though some of history’s most heartbreaking moments are speaking directly to them, thanks to the arresting screenplay.
Despite the gripping execution, the narrative sadly suffers from a few flaws and a lethargic pace at the beginning. Director took a lot of time to draw the audience into the story. Sankaran’s transition from Crown loyalist to nationalist feels slightly rushed. The courtroom drama follows a set template and hence, one might anticipate where the film is moving. Moreover, it’s an urban film and doesn’t offer much to the masses. The ‘A’ rating is also unwarranted for. Ideally, a film like this should have been awarded a U/A rating for a wider reach. The depiction of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre lacks the impact it deserves. The decision to lean into commercial elements like over-the-top elevations and loud background scores at various instances through the course of the film, undermines the story’s inherent gravity. A more grounded and realistic approach could have made the film technically sounder and emotionally more resonant. Also, at times, one may find themselves unable to understand what the Brits are speaking in Hindi. The tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre is a well-documented chapter in history. Yet, this deep dive into the lesser-known case that shook the Empire makes for an incredible tale. Overall, movie a must-watch for its gripping courtroom drama, stellar performances, and unflinching portrayal of a dark chapter in history. My view on this movie Highly Recommended.
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