Kesari Chapter 2 OTT release: Know when and where to watch Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan's film on streaming platform

With an impressive cast that includes R. Madhavan, Ananya Panday, and Akshay Kumar, the movie received a lot of positive reviews at the box office.

Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh is ready for its digital premiere following a stirring theatrical run. The highly anticipated movie will be available exclusively on JioHotstar beginning on June 13, the producers confirmed on Wednesday.

With an impressive cast that includes R. Madhavan, Ananya Panday, and Akshay Kumar, the movie received a lot of positive reviews at the box office. It now seeks to use OTT to reach viewers nationwide with its moving and captivating story.

Under the banner of Dharma Productions, Cape Of Good Films, and Leo Media Collective, the film, which was directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and produced by an impressive team that included Hiroo Yash Johar, Aruna Bhatia, Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Amritpal Singh Bindra, and Anand Tiwari, stands out as an emotionally charged legal drama that revisits one of the darkest and least-discussed episodes of colonial India.

Set in the devastating aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, Kesari Chapter 2 centres on C. Sankaran Nair (played by Akshay Kumar), a courageous barrister who dares to challenge the British Empire in court, seeking justice for the innocent lives lost. R. Madhavan takes on the role of the powerful colonial counsel, while Ananya Panday plays a spirited law student who stands by Nair in his historic battle for justice.

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Akshay Kumar, essaying the role of C. Sankaran Nair, said, “Kesari Chapter 2 tells the story of an extraordinary man who chose to stand against an empire, risking everything to bring justice to the victims of one of history’s darkest moments. Portraying C. Sankaran Nair was a deeply humbling experience, a reminder of how courage and conviction can shake even the mightiest powers. This film isn’t just a courtroom drama; it’s a tribute to truth, resistance, and the spirit of India. I’m proud that after its successful theatrical run, this powerful story will now reach even more viewers as it streams on JioHotstar from June 13th.”

The film was a box office hit and has drawn praise for its commanding performances, sharp writing, and stirring courtroom sequences — blending patriotism with moral urgency.