Akshay Kumar shares powerful look as C. Sankaran Nair in 'Kesari Chapter 2'; fans react

ANI April 10, 2025 207 views

Akshay Kumar is set to bring the powerful story of C. Sankaran Nair to life in 'Kesari Chapter 2', a film that explores a lesser-known legal battle against the British Empire. The actor has been sharing intense promotional images that showcase the real-life lawyer who fought injustice through legal means after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Kumar's portrayal promises to highlight the intellectual resistance of Indian freedom fighters beyond physical combat. The movie, releasing on April 18, aims to educate audiences about a significant historical moment through compelling cinematic storytelling.

"The mind of the South. The might of the North. Together, we fought." - Akshay Kumar
Mumbai, April 10: As 'Kesari Chapter 2' nears its release date, Akshay Kumar is making sure that fans get a strong sense of the powerful story and the man behind it.

Key Points

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Akshay portrays historical lawyer who challenged British Empire legally

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Film explores untold courtroom battle after Jallianwala Bagh massacre

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Blends patriotic storytelling with historical drama

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Releases on April 18 with powerful narrative

The 'Sky Force' actor, who plays the role of C. Sankaran Nair -- the lawyer who fought against the British Empire after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre -- has been sharing glimpses of his character, which has already struck a chord with fans.

On Thursday, Akshay took to his Instagram account to share a striking black-and-white collage. One half featured the real picture of C. Sankaran Nair, while the other half showed Akshay as the character.

"The mind of the South. The might of the North. Together, we fought. Together, we rose. Honoured to bring to life C. Sankaran Nair -- who took the British Empire to court after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Sankaran Nair didn't fight with a weapon; he fought with the law and fire in his soul," read the caption of his post.

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Soon after the actor dropped the image, fans chimed in in the comment section, with one writing, "Akki Pajji in a patriotic role is just..." while another added, "Ye movie dil ko chhune wali hai."

Earlier, on Wednesday, Akshay had posted another image -- this time, a poster showing him dressed as a Kathakali dancer.

Along with the picture, he added a caption that read, "This is not a costume. It's a symbol -- of tradition, of resistance, of truth, of my nation. C. Sankaran Nair didn't fight with a weapon. He fought the British Empire with the law -- and with fire in his soul. This 18th APRIL, we bring you the court trial they never taught in textbooks. #KesariChapter2 #SankaranVsTheEmpire."

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The trailer of the film, released earlier this month, gives a glimpse into the emotional and powerful court battle led by Nair. It also stars Ananya Panday as a law student and R. Madhavan as Neville McKinley.

The first part of the film, Kesari, starred Parineeti Chopra and revolved around the valor of 21 Sikh soldiers in the 1897 battle.

'Kesari Chapter 2' is set to release on April 18.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Akshay Kumar keeps surprising us with these powerful historical roles! The resemblance to C. Sankaran Nair is uncanny. Can't wait to watch this courtroom drama unfold 🔥
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate Akshay's dedication to patriotic roles, I hope the film doesn't oversimplify the complex legal battle. The real case had many nuances that deserve proper representation.
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Meena P.
That Kathakali poster gave me chills! What a powerful way to represent our culture. April 18 can't come soon enough 💫
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Arjun V.
The trailer had me emotional. More people need to know about these unsung heroes of our freedom struggle. Kudos to the team for bringing this story to the big screen!
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Sunita R.
I love how Akshay is using his star power to educate younger generations about our history. That black-and-white collage was so impactful! The kids in my family are already asking me about Jallianwala Bagh.

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