'Kesari 2' teaser: Akshay Kumar plays a fearless lawyer challenging British rule

With storytelling at its best, the teaser relies on sound, immersing the audiences in the chaos and horror of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre with the gunshots and screams.

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, in association with Cape of Good Films and Lee Media, has unveiled the teaser of Kesari Chapter 2. The movie narrates the ‘untold story’ of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the powerful project stars Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan and Ananya Panday in crucial roles.

Challenging the traditional formats, the makers released the 30-second teaser, giving the audience the chills. Forgoing visuals, logo, and title, the teaser elevated the storytelling with its sound effects. The teaser relies on sound, immersing the audience in the chaos and horror of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre with the gunshots and screams.

Akshay Kumar plays Sir C Sankaran Nair, the fearless lawyer who dared to challenge the British Empire after the national tragedy. This teaser isn’t just a preview; it’s a statement from the makers.

Adapted from the book 'The Case That Shook the Empire', written by Pushpa Palat and Raghu Palat, Kesari Chapter 2 with its bold approach sets a new benchmark for Indian cinema.

Dharma Productions, Cape Of Good Films and Leo Media Collective is present Kesari Chapter 2, which is scheduled to be released on April 18, 2025.