Catch immensely acclaimed Kesari Chapter 2: Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday star in the key starring Hindi historical legal drama “Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh“, based on the unfortunate 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, was released on the silver screens on 18 April 2025, under the banners of Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective & Cape of Good Films. After hitting the big screens, it was immensely applauded by moviegoers and critics. From 13th June onwards (less than 2 months), it started streaming on JioHotstar.
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Kesari Chapter 2 box office performance
The Hiroo Yash Johar, Aruna Bhatia, Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Amritpal Singh Bindra & Anand Tiwari-backed masterpiece was made with a budget of around Rs 100–150 Cr. Despite being highly praised by the viewers at the worldwide box office, after around a 55-day run, it secured a decent Rs 144 Cr (around) gross, which makes it a average film.
Kesari Chapter 2 plot breakdown
The gripping tale follows a renowned Indian barrister and member of the British Viceroy’s Council, C. Sankaran Nair (played by Akshay Kumar), who was initially assigned by the British to investigate the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, anticipating the report to be in their favour. But how does an innocent soul, who lost his family in this massacre, encourage Mr Nair to investigate it honestly and uncover the horrific truth of General Reginald Dyer’s orders, which took many innocents’ lives?
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Where to catch immensely acclaimed Kesari Chapter 2?
The real story-based, A-rated historical tragedy drama is now streaming on JioHotstar, with a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes) in the Hindi language. It’s worth adding it was received a remarkable 8.2 rating on IMDb, based on 7,972 individual remarks, and awarded a 9.3 rating on Book My Show based on 69.2K individuals’ votes.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When and where can I stream Kesari Chapter 2?
A. The A-rated masterpiece is exclusively available on JioCinema/Jio Hotstar and started streaming from June 13, 2025, following its theatrical release on April 18.
Q. Is Kesari Chapter 2 a box-office success?
A. Despite being immensely applauded by the moviegoers and critics, it earned around ₹ 144 Cr globally, while it was made with a budget of ₹100–150 Cr. Which suggests it fails to recover the budget within its lifetime box office run, but the OTT rights deal (₹105 crore to JioHotstar + ₹30 crore satellite) helped recover investments.
Q. Is Kesari Chapter 2 family‑friendly?
A. The film may receive an “A” (Adults Only) rating from CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) for its intense & brutal killing but no nudity—making it moderately intense but generally suitable for older teens and adults.
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