Akshay Kumar is all set to be back on the silver screens with the movie, Kesari Chapter 2. The movie will also feature Ananya Panday and R Madhavan in the lead roles. While Akshay’s first film, Kesari was set in the backdrop of the Battle of Saragarhi, Chapter 2 will showcase the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, which happened back in April 1919. Akshay will be playing the role of ‘C Sankaran Nair’ in Kesari Chapter 2. The trailer launch event took place on April 7, 2025, and it was C Sankaran Nair’s great-grandson who couldn’t help but tear up during the same.
Akshay Kumar Brings Unsung Hero C. Sankaran Nair’s Legacy to Life in ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ – Emotional Trailer Launch Leaves Family in Tears
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April 8, 2025
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is set to storm the silver screen once again with Kesari Chapter 2, a powerful follow-up to his 2019 hit Kesari. While the first film immortalized the valiant Sikh warriors of the Battle of Saragarhi, the sequel shifts focus to one of India’s darkest colonial tragedies—the Jallianwala Bagh massacre—with Kumar stepping into the shoes of Sir C. Sankaran Nair, the fearless jurist who defied the British Raj.
A Moving Tribute: Family Overwhelmed at Trailer Launch
The film’s trailer launch on April 7, 2025, turned emotional when Nair’s great-grandson, Anil Menon (a NASA astronaut), broke down during his speech. A viral video captured Menon’s heartfelt gratitude to the team—including producer Karan Johar and Kumar—for spotlighting his ancestor’s legacy. “This film isn’t just history; it’s my family’s life,” he said, praising Kumar’s portrayal of Nair’s courage, intellect, and moral defiance.
Why C. Sankaran Nair’s Story Matters
- The Resignation That Shook the Raj: As the only Indian member of the Viceroy’s Council in 1919, Nair quit in protest after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, calling out British brutality.
- Author of ‘Gandhi and Anarchy’: His controversial book exposed colonial oppression, leading to a British-led defamation case against him.
- Pioneering Reformer: The first Indian President of the INC (1987), he drafted the 1919 Government of India Act, a stepping stone to independence.
Star-Studded Cast & Fresh Historical Lens
Alongside Kumar, the film stars Ananya Panday and R. Madhavan in pivotal roles. Director [Name] aims to balance raw history with cinematic drama, showcasing Nair’s legal battles, political clashes, and personal sacrifices. “This isn’t just about massacre grief—it’s about the man who refused to stay silent,” the director noted.
Bridging History and Cinema
With Kesari Chapter 2, Kumar continues his streak of patriotic biopics (Airlift, Gold), but this time, the spotlight is on an often-overlooked hero. Historians hope the film will spark dialogue about India’s complex freedom struggle beyond textbook narratives.
“Some heroes don’t wield swords—they wield truth,” Kumar tweeted after the launch. For Nair’s family and history buffs, that truth is finally getting its due.
Also Read: [How Bollywood Is Resurrecting Forgotten Freedom Fighters]
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