'Kesari 2' teaser: Akshay leads chilling retelling of Jallianwala Bagh
What's the story
The teaser for the much-anticipated film Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh was unveiled on Monday, March 24, 2025, starring Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar in a key role.
Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the film delves into the aftermath of the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre that took place in April 1919.
The one-minute-39-second teaser strays from the conventional with an unorthodox 30-second opening—lacking visuals, logos, and titles.
Teaser details
'Kesari Chapter 2' features a chilling disclaimer
The teaser starts off with the haunting cries of victims and grieving families, as they echo lines like "Please stop, for God's sake," "Shoot them," and "The gates are locked."
It also features a chilling disclaimer which reads: "These visuals are too horrific to display."
Kumar plays Sir C Sankaran Nair, a fearless lawyer who raised his voice against the British Empire after this national tragedy.
Twitter Post
'A genocide India must know about'
He held his head high.
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) March 24, 2025
He beat them at their game.
He told them where to go.
A genocide India must know about. A revolution painted in courage. #KesariChapter2 teaser out now! 🔗https://t.co/C9up6YOy50
In cinemas 18th April, worldwide.
Film inspiration
It's based on 'The Case That Shook The Empire'
The film is inspired by the book The Case That Shook The Empire by Pushpa Palat and Raghu Palat.
A voiceover in the teaser declares, "Don't forget that you're still a slave to the British Empire," to which Kumar's Nair defiantly answers with an expletive.
Produced by Dharma Productions, Cape of Good Films, and Leo Media Collective, the film also stars R Madhavan and Ananya Panday in pivotal roles.
It is slated for a theatrical release on April 18, 2025.
Sequel anticipation
'Kesari Chapter 2' is a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster
Kesari Chapter 2 is a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Kesari, which told the gripping true story of the Battle of Saragarhi. It was also led by Kumar.
The release date announcement and teaser drop on March 24 have ignited crazy buzz among fans.
With its historical significance and star-studded cast, Kesari Chapter 2 is set to be one of the most awaited films of the year.