Akshay Kumar starrer “Kesari 2” streams on OTT from June 13

Akshay Kumar starrer
“Kesari 2” streams on OTT from June 13

Akshay Kumar’s patriotic courtroom drama, Kesari Chapter 2, is all set for streaming on OTT JioHotstar from Friday, June 13. The film, grossing over ₹145 crore worldwide at the box office, centres around the legal battle following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and features powerful performances and gripping storytelling. Although a formal announcement from JioHotstar is yet to arrive, the film to stream from this Friday in multi languages. 

The film celebrates a rare 50-day landmark in cinemas and is a thematic continuation of the 2019 blockbuster, Kesari.

At this time around, film shifts focus from battlefields to courtrooms where words and laws are used as weapons.

Kesari Chapter 2 kicked off with solid box office numbers and positive reviews, marking a notable achievement in its theatrical run.

Produced by Dharma Productions, the film narrates the tale of
C. Sankaran Nair, an Indian advocate who challenged the British Crown in a trial after the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Akshay Kumar plays a restrained yet impactful role as this resolute lawyer, while R Madhavan portrays Advocate Neville McKinley, a British legal bulldog representing colonial authority in court. Ananya Panday adds youthful energy to the narrative as Dilreet Gill.

Based on Raghu and Pushpa Palat’s book, The Case That Shook the Empire, Kesari Chapter 2 builds its intensity through gripping courtroom arguments, ethical dilemmas, and the emotional echoes of a national tragedy. The film shines a light on an unsung hero of history and highlights the quiet battles that helped shape India’s independence struggle, making it a compelling watch for audiences.
 

News Edit KV Raman