‘Kesari Chapter 2’ Box Office collection day 17: Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday’s courtroom drama crosses Rs 80 crore mark

Akshay Kumar is back in the spotlight with his powerful new courtroom drama, ‘Kesari Chapter 2’. Released on 18 April 2025, the film has now crossed the Rs. 80 crore mark at the Indian box office, and it's still drawing in viewers thanks to strong word-of-mouth and a gripping storyline based on true events.
Kesari Chapter 2 Movie Review
Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ features a star-studded cast including R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday. The film dives into the events following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the bold legal fight that followed, an inspiring chapter from India’s past that many didn’t know about.
A Strong Start and Steady Climb
‘Kesari Chapter 2’ had a solid opening, collecting Rs. 46.01 crore in its first week. Audiences praised its emotional depth, compelling performances, and historical relevance. By Day 17, its third Sunday, the film earned another Rs. 2.35 crore (early estimates), pushing its total India net collection to Rs. 80.20 crore, according to Sacnilk.
Though it’s holding strong for now, new releases like Ajay Devgn’s ‘Raid 2’ and Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ are starting to take over cinemas. As it moves into its fourth week, a Rs. 100 crore total seems like a stretch.

About ‘Kesari Chapter 2’
At the heart of ‘Kesari Chapter 2’ is a gripping story based on real events. Akshay Kumar plays barrister C. Sankaran Nair, a man driven by justice. After witnessing the horrors of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, he chooses to challenge the might of the British Empire by filing a daring lawsuit against General Dyer, the man responsible for the bloodshed.
He isn’t alone in his mission. Ananya Panday plays a spirited young law student, Dilreet Gill, who supports Nair in his quest. R. Madhavan takes on the role of the opposing British lawyer Neville McKinley. Their courtroom clashes form the core of the film, blending powerful speeches with legal twists and emotional drama. Also featuring in important roles are Simon Paisley Day, Regina Cassandra and Alexx O’Nell.