Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh was released in cinemas today. The film stars Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday in lead roles. It tells the story of what happened after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The plot focuses on a courtroom battle that changed everything.
But before the film even begins, something unexpected catches the eye. A “Special Thanks” to Vicky Kaushal appears in the opening disclaimer. Many fans were left curious about it, but the reason is now clear.
Vicky Kaushal’s Surprise Voiceover Gets Him ‘Special Thanks’ In Kesari Chapter 2
Vicky Kaushal has given the voiceover at the beginning of the film. His voice introduces the story and helps set the tone. It’s a brief moment, but leaves an impact. That’s why he got a special mention right at the start.
The film is based on the book The Case That Shook The Empire: One Man’s Fight For The Truth About The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. It’s written by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat. The story follows an Indian lawyer who stood against the British and exposed the truth of the 1919 tragedy in Amritsar.
This is not the first time Vicky has been linked to this historical event. In 2021, he played Udham Singh in Sardar Udham, directed by Shoojit Sircar. Udham Singh had killed Michael O’Dwyer in London to take revenge for the massacre. Vicky’s performance in the film received massive praise.
He also shares a strong working history with the producers of Kesari Chapter 2. The film is made by Dharma Productions and Leo Media Collective. Vicky has worked with them in past films like Raazi (2018), Bhoot: Part One (2020), Govinda Naam Mera (2022), and Love Per Square Foot (2018). In 2024, he also featured in Bad Newz, another project by the same teams.
Vicky Kaushal Reviews Akshay Kumar’s Courtroom Drama
After watching Kesari Chapter 2, Vicky shared his thoughts on Instagram Stories. He posted a poster of the film and wrote, “An untold story told with so much grit, sincerity and sensitivity! This is one hell of a directorial debut, Karan Singh Tyagi. Kudos to Karan Johar, Amritpal Singh Bindra, Anand Tiwari, Apoorva Mehta, Adar Poonawalla for bringing out this important chapter from our history to celluloid.”
He added more praise for the cast and wrote, “Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, Ananya Panday, Amit Sial. Absolute class. Absolute magic! DON’T MISS!!!”
For the unversed, Kesari Chapter 2 is now playing in theatres nearby.
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