Akshay Kumar starrer Kesari Chapter 2 is hitting cinemas on April 18. After treating fans with posters, teasers, and a powerful trailer, the makers have now dropped a behind-the-scenes video that dives into the film’s making.
Karan Johar Reveals Akshay Kumar Was The 1st Choice To Play C Sankaran Nair
In the video, Karan Johar shares that Akshay Kumar was the only one actor in their mind for the role of C Sankaran Nair. He said, “When we all read the story, the script that was written so beautifully, the very first face that flashed in front of all our collective thoughts and minds was Akshay Kumar.”
The video also shows a touching moment on set where Karan hugs Akshay and tells him, “I am glad what a shot you have given.” At the end of the video, Karan calls it Akshay ‘finest’ performance to date.
Akshay steps into the shoes of C Sankaran Nair, a fearless lawyer who took a stand after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. He prepped hard for the role with multiple reading sessions. The goal was to make the character feel real and rooted in history.
Kesari Chapter 2 Receives ‘A’ Rating With No Cuts
The CBFC has given the film an ‘A’ certificate, hinting at the intense and emotional ride it offers. With a runtime of 135 minutes and 6 seconds, the film promises two hours of edge-of-the-seat courtroom drama and historical storytelling.
Kesari Chapter 2 stars Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R. Madhavan. Karan Singh Tyagi has directed the film, and also co-wrote the script with Amritpal Singh Bindra. The film is backed by Karan Johar, Hiroo Yash Johar, Aruna Bhatia, Adar Poonawalla, and others under the banners of Dharma Productions, Cape of Good Films, and Leo Media Collective.
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