Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday’s new historical drama has a new name. Initially called Shankara, it is now titled Kesari Chapter 2.
The movie is based on the life of C Sankaran Nair, a prominent lawyer who fought against the British Empire in the 1920s. It’s inspired by the book The Case That Shook the Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat.
The film (produced by Karan Johar) is scheduled to be released on March 14, during the Holi festival. The title change from Shankara to Kesari Chapter 2 has sparked interest.
Here’s Why Akshay Kumar & Makers Renamed It To Kesari Chapter 2
While the 2019 film Kesari starring Akshay Kumar was about the Battle of Saragarhi, this new film takes a completely different turn as a courtroom drama.
A source shared with Bollywood Hungama, “Kesari, an emotional action film, was about the sacrifice of Sikhs during the pre-Independence era. The C Sankaran Nair film is a courtroom drama and, in that regard, it is very different from the 2019 film.”
The source added, “Since it also deals with the brave Sikh community’s contribution and sacrifice against the British and stars Akshay Kumar, the makers felt that Kesari Chapter 2 is an apt title. Coincidentally, just like Kesari, Kesari Chapter 2 also releases on the Festival of Colours.”
More About The Film
The film’s storyline revolves around a 1924 defamation trial where Michael O’Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab and architect of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, sued C Sankaran Nair. This trial was a pivotal moment in India’s fight for justice and serves as the core of the film’s plot.
Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi in his directorial debut, Kesari Chapter 2 aims to reveal an untold story of courage and resistance. The film will highlight the cover-up of the massacre that led Nair to challenge the British colonial powers.
(Also read: Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan & Ananya Panday Star In Karan Johar’s Untitled Film On C Sankaran Nair – Check Release Date!)
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