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Kesari Chapter 2 review: The first reviews of Kesari Chapter 2 are looking good for Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan’s upcoming film.

Kesari Chapter 2 stars Akshay Kumar in the lead. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Kesari Chapter 2 review: The first reviews of Kesari Chapter 2 are looking good for Akshay Kumar’s upcoming film. On Tuesday, political leaders praised the movie after a special screening in New Delhi. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri shared a detailed review, calling Kesari Chapter 2 a “powerful and moving tribute to India’s freedom movement and the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh.” Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, too, praised the film as did entrepreneur and former actress Asin’s husband, Rahul Sharma.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta took to X to share photos with Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan and wrote in Hindi, “The film Kesari Chapter 2 presents the spirit of patriotism, courage, and sacrifice in a very impactful and emotional manner. Every scene is filled with pride and inspiration. Best wishes to Shri @akshaykumar, Shri @ActorMadhavan, and the entire team of #KesariChapter2. Thanks to Union Minister Shri @HardeepSPuri Ji for the invitation to the film screening.”
फ़िल्म ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ में देशभक्ति, शौर्य और बलिदान की भावना को अत्यंत प्रभावशाली और मार्मिक रूप में प्रस्तुत किया गया है। हर दृश्य, गौरव और प्रेरणा से परिपूर्ण है।फ़िल्म के लिए श्री @akshaykumar, श्री @ActorMadhavan, और #KesariChapter2 की पूरी टीम को ढेर सारी शुभकामनाएं।… pic.twitter.com/VhwgCl6qn1
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) April 15, 2025
Actress Asin Thottumkal, who worked with Akshay Kumar in Khiladi 786 and Housefull 2, shares a close bond with him and does her husband, entrepreneur Rahul Sharma. Rahul took to X to write, “We’ve all read about Jallianwala Bagh in history books, but nothing prepares you for the truth I witnessed today at the special screening of #Kesari2. I’m short of words for how deeply moved I am. This is content, deserving of a National Award. Brilliant performances by @akshaykumar and
@ActorMadhavan. Don’t miss it.”
We’ve all read about Jallianwala Bagh in history books, but nothing prepares you for the truth I witnessed today at the special screening of #Kesari2. I’m short of words for how deeply moved I am. This is content, deserving of a National Award. Brilliant performances by…— Rahul Sharma (@rahulsharma) April 15, 2025
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, too, praised the film. He wrote, “Kesari Chapter 2 is a powerful, deeply moving and evocative cinematic ode to India’s freedom movement and to the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh. This gripping narrative that transports you into the middle of the courtroom where Akshay Kumar essaying the role of lawyer Sir C.”
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. It will hit the big screens on April 18, 2025.