The historical courtroom drama Kesari Chapter 2,
starring Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday,
continues its upward climb at the box office. After a modest start, the film
picked up momentum over the weekend, thanks to positive reviews and
strong word of mouth.
📊 Day-wise Box Office
Collection:
- Day
1 (Friday): ₹7.75 crore
- Day
2 (Saturday): ₹9.75 crore
- Day
3 (Sunday): ₹12.25 crore (early estimates)
- ✨
Total (3 Days): ₹29.75 crore
Despite the growth, Kesari Chapter 2 still lags
behind Akshay Kumar's previous release, Sky Force, which had a much
stronger opening weekend of ₹61.75 crore.
🎬 About the Film
Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi in his debut, Kesari
Chapter 2 is based on the book The Case That Shook the Empire by Raghu
Palat and Pushpa Palat. The movie focuses on C Sankaran Nair,
a lawyer who stood up to the British Raj in the aftermath of the 1919
Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
- Akshay
Kumar plays C Sankaran Nair, a fearless barrister fighting for
justice.
- R
Madhavan appears as Advocate Neville McKinley, representing the
British interests.
- Ananya
Panday plays Dilreet Gill, a fictional character woven into the
historical narrative.
🎥 Reception & Word of
Mouth
While the film had an average opening, it benefitted from:
- Positive
critic reviews
- Strong
storytelling and courtroom sequences
- Well-executed
performances by the lead cast
Social media buzz and audience reactions also played a role
in pushing up the collections over the weekend.
🧾 Conclusion
With ₹29.75 crore in the bag, Kesari Chapter 2 has
shown potential. The real test will begin on weekdays, as sustained
interest will determine if the film crosses major milestones at the box office.
Stay tuned for Day 4 updates and more!