Kesari Chapter 2 Gets 'A' Certificate From CBFC; Runtime Revealed For Akshay Kumar Film
Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh is based on the book The Case That Shook The Empire.
As the countdown to its theatrical release begins, Kesari Chapter 2 has officially received an ‘A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The film, starring Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R Madhavan, is now cleared for release with a runtime of 135 minutes and 6 seconds just over two hours and fifteen minutes.
According to the CBFC website, the certificate was granted on April 9, 2025. The adult rating hints at the film’s intense and possibly graphic portrayal of one of India’s most turbulent chapters, the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
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The courtroom drama has already generated buzz for its bold narrative and powerful performances. Akshay Kumar plays the role of C. Sankaran Nair, the fearless lawyer who took on the British Empire in the wake of the massacre. Ananya Panday portrays Dilreet Gill, while R. Madhavan steps into the shoes of Neville Mckinley. Simon Paisley Day is cast as General Reginald Dyer — the man responsible for the brutal incident at Jallianwala Bagh.
Earlier today, Akshay Kumar shared a striking poster on Instagram, dressed in elaborate Kathakali attire and captured mid-performance. In his caption, he wrote: “This is not a costume. It’s a symbol — of tradition, of resistance, of truth, of my nation. C. Sankaran Nair didn’t fight with a weapon. He fought the British Empire with the law — and with fire in his soul."
He added, “This 18th APRIL, we bring you the court trial they never taught in textbooks."
Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh is based on the book The Case That Shook The Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat. The film is backed by a powerhouse team of producers, including Hiroo Yash Johar, Aruna Bhatia, Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Amritpal Singh Bindra, and Anand Tiwari.
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