This is storytelling that deserves to be seen across languages: Rana Daggubati lauds Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari 2'

ANI April 12, 2025 181 views

Rana Daggubati has enthusiastically endorsed the upcoming film Kesari Chapter 2, praising its powerful storytelling and historical significance. The movie, starring Akshay Kumar, focuses on the untold story of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and will be released on April 18. Daggubati, who has acquired the Telugu rights, called it a "cinematic gem" that should be seen across languages. The film also features R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday in significant roles.

"This is storytelling that deserves to be seen across languages" - Rana Daggubati
Mumbai, April 12: Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Kesari 2' is one of the most-awaited films of this month. On Saturday, actor Rana Daggubati watched the historical courtroom drama before its release as he bought the Telugu rights of the film, and he is all praise for it.

Key Points

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Akshay Kumar portrays legendary advocate C Sankaran Nair

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Film explores untold Jallianwala Bagh massacre story

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Rana Daggubati acquires Telugu film rights

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R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday also star

Taking to Instagram, Rana wrote, "Just watched an incredible historical courtroom drama -- Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh. A powerful, important film that stands tall and stays deep with the Indian in you. This is storytelling that deserves to be seen across languages. We @SureshProductions will do everything we can to bring this cinematic gem to Telugu audiences in the best way in cinemas. A must-watch. And great performances by @akshaykumar @actormaddy @ananyapanday #KesariChapter2."

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Kesari Chapter 2 will focus on the untold story of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The first part, which was released in 2019, followed the events leading to the Battle of Saragarhi, a battle between 21 Sikh soldiers of the 36th Sikh Regiment of the British Indian Army and 10,000 Afridi and Orakzai Pashtun tribesmen in 1897. Parineeti Chopra played a pivotal role in the first chapter.

The lead star, Akshay Kumar, will play the legendary advocate C Sankaran Nair in the film, which will be released on April 18. Actors R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday are also a part of 'Kesari 2'.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Can't wait for this! The first Kesari gave me goosebumps. If Rana says it's powerful, I believe him. April 18 can't come soon enough! 🇮🇳
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Rahul S.
Interesting choice to focus on Jallianwala Bagh. Hope they handle this sensitive historical event with the respect it deserves. The cast looks promising though!
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Anjali M.
Saw the trailer 3 times already! Akshay Kumar as Sankaran Nair is perfect casting. And Rana bringing it to Telugu audiences is such a great move 👏
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Sanjay P.
While I'm excited, I hope they don't over-dramatize the historical facts. These events should be told accurately first, entertainingly second. But I trust this team to get it right.
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Meera V.
OMG Madhavan is in this too?? That's all I needed to hear! Booked my tickets already 💛
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Vikram R.
The first part set such high standards. Hope they maintain that emotional depth while telling this new chapter. Rana's endorsement gives me confidence!

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